PONDOK PESANTREN DAN DERADIKALISASI ISLAM DI INDONESIA

Abstract

This article discusses the Islamic boarding schools (or pondokpesantren) in Indonesia and its role to de-radicalization o f Islamic thought. Pondok pesantrens have developed within the framework o f a relatively unique and have a different characters compared to similar education institutions in other countries. It's mainly caused o f the nature ofpeace that is felt when Islam entered the country It implies on the peaceful nature o f Islam in most o f the existing pondok pesantrens, including its contributions to the nation. Eventough at current circumstance some pondok pesantrens have radicalization understanding that impact on terrorism in Indonesia, it should be placed in the context o f the transnational Islamic movements around the world. This article also emphasizes the importance o f strengthening the role o f government in an effort to de-radicalization o f Islam through pondok pesantrens with the institutional strengthening o f this Islamic educational institutions in the form o f program to support community empowerment to break the chain o f radicalization movement.