The Change in Pesantren Traditions (A Case Study at Pesantren Musthafawiyah Purba Baru, North Sumatera)

Abstract

As a manifestation of the dialogue between pesantren and the modern age, in the context of the 21st century, there are not many pesantren in Indonesia that remain in the old traditions. Which is known as salafiyah pesantren. In general, Islamic boarding schools today have taken steps to accommodate the modern education system, although not a few are still holding on to their traditionalism. This study aims to analyze the changes in pesantren tradition in the midst of modernization and globalization era. This research was conducted at the Pesantren Musthafawiyah Purba Baru, using  education social history approach. The results of the research show that the Musthafawiyah Purba Baru has carried out various experiments in responding to the modernization, globalization and the demands of society. The changes are: 1) The introduction of the classical system; 2) The stratification; 3) The expanding the corridors of subject matter; 4) Removing the discriminatory stigma against women; 5) The integration of national education institutions into the Musthafawiyah Purba Baru Islamic boarding school, 6) and expanding access and alumni service. Renewal is carried out by sticking to the principle of al-muhāfadzau 'alā al-qadīm al-shālih wa al-akhdzu bī al-jadīd al-ashlah. A number of old traditions of the pesantren, such as the study of the kitab kuning (KK), the teaching method of halāqah, the religious understanding of ahl as-sunnah wal-jamā'ah, and the religious values and culture of the pesantren are still strongly maintained in Musthafawiyah Purba Baru Islamic boarding .school.