Riyaḍah and Khidmah: Ngalap Barakah Practices in Pesantren Life as a Foundation for the Success of Islamic Education
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Ngalap barakah, Khidmah, Riyaḍah, Budaya PesantrenAbstract
Barakah, as a primary aspiration in the pursuit of knowledge, plays an important role in pesantren life. However, practices intended to obtain barakah give rise to diverse forms of behavior among pesantren communities, some of which are regarded by the wider public as excessive or even taboo. This study aims to map the practices through which pesantren communities seek barakah. It employs a qualitative research design, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the practices of seeking barakah can be mapped into two main categories: khidmah and riyaḍah. This study is expected to provide education and practical guidance for the general public and new santri in understanding the practice of seeking barakah. The continuity of ngalap barakah practices in pesantren life represents an effort to preserve cultural traditions within the intellectual history of Islam. Ngalap barakah through khidmah and riyaḍah also demonstrates conceptual and procedural parallels with traditions found across religions. The tradition of ngalap barakah thus serves as a means through which santri seek blessings from a kiai during their intellectual and spiritual journey in the pesantren.
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