Banten, as one of the provinces in Indonesia, has a long history in the development of Islamic studies. The pesantren and campus traditions have become an integral part of Banten society, with the power of kyai and santri as the main pillars.
Pesantren Tradition and the YellowIslamic classic Book
Pesantren has become a traditional Islamic education institution in Indonesia, including in Banten. The yellow book, as one of the products of Islamic scholarship, has become an integral part of the pesantren curriculum. The yellowIslamic classic book contains various aspects of Islamic knowledge, such as fiqh, tafsir, and tasawwuf. In the context of Banten, the yellow book has become an important source of knowledge for the community, with kyai as the teacher and interpreter.
The Power of Kyai and Santri
Kyai and santri have been the main pillars in the development of Islamic studies in Banten. Kyai, as teachers and leaders of pesantren, have an important role in interpreting and teaching the yellowIslamic classic books. Santri, as students of the pesantren, have an important role in learning and developing mu'tabarah Islamic knowledge. The relationship between kyai and santri has become an integral part of the pesantren tradition, with the kyai's power as a source of knowledge and inspiration.
In the 20th century, the study of Islam in Banten experienced significant development with the establishment of Islamic boarding schools led by famous kyais. Among others, Pesantren Riyadul Awamil Baros Serang was founded by Kyai Haji Muhammad Sidiq in 1908. Abuya Kyai Sidiq is one of the famous kyai in Banten who has a great influence in the development of Islamic studies.
Second, Kyai Haji Syam'un is the founder of Al-Khairiyah Pesantren Citangkil Cilegon which was founded in 1916. Kyai Syam'un is one of the kyais who has a close relationship with Muslim scholars and intellectuals in Indonesia. Third, Abuya Kyai Haji Muhammad Dimyati is the founder of Pesantren Cidahu Cadasari Pandeglang which was founded in 1965.
Relationship between Campus and Pesantren
Islamic studies in Banten experienced significant development with the establishment of campuses that offer Islamic study programs. One of them is Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin State Islamic University (UIN) Banten, which was established in 1962. UIN SMH Banten is one of the campuses that has a close relationship with Islamic boarding schools in Banten, including Cidahu Islamic Boarding School and Al-Khairiyah Islamic Boarding School.
Campus and pesantren have become two different educational institutions, but have a close relationship in the context of Islamic studies in Banten. Campus, as a modern educational institution, has become a place for students to study Islamic science with a modern and scientific multidisciplinary approach. Pesantren, as a traditional educational institution, has become a place for santri to study Islamic science with a traditional and scientific multidisciplinary approach.
In this context, the relationship between the campus and pesantren has become important in the development of Islamic studies in Banten. Campuses can utilize the power of kyai and santri in pesantren to improve the quality of Islamic education, while pesantren can utilize campus resources to improve the quality of traditional Islamic education.
Conclusion
Thus, Banten has a rich local scholarly treasure, with the tradition of pesantren and campus as an integral part. This local scientific treasure has become a source of inspiration for the development of Islamic studies in Banten. In this context, the relationship between campus and pesantren is important in utilizing Banten's local knowledge treasure to improve the quality of Islamic education nationally and globally.
