The community, which began as a santri’s concern about santri-themed social media content, has grown to encourage pesantren across the archipelago to establish social media accounts as centers for da’wah and communication.
The Modern Santri: Navigating Indonesian Social Issues and Culture in the 2020s
The year 2021 was marked by the theme (Santri Ready in Soul and Body) for National Santri Day. This theme emphasized the santri's commitment to national unity and peace while responding to contemporary crises.
: A critical social issue in 2021 was the role of santri in counteracting extremism. Research indicated that "orthodox" santri religiosity—characterised by collective practice—often acted as a barrier against support for terrorism. Notable Dates and Traditions
By 2021, the stereotype of the santri as a detached, rural youth studying classical Arabic texts ( kitab kuning ) had completely broken down. The modern santri of 2021 was characterized by a dual identity: deeply rooted in traditional Islamic jurisprudence ( fiqh ) and Sufi ethics, yet highly literate in technology, economics, and social advocacy.
Santri and the 2021 Social Issues: Frontline Crisis Management