A List of Indonesian Artists Who Secretly Own Islamic Boarding Schools

Kapanlagi.com - Behind the glitz of the entertainment stage, some Indonesian artists actually have Islamic boarding schools! They not only entertain but also preach through religious education. From Atta Halilintar to Oki Setiana Dewi, let's explore their contributions.

These artists prove that the entertainment world and religious education can go hand in hand. Their commitment deserves appreciation, showing genuine concern for the future of Indonesia's youth. So, who are these artists

Several top Indonesian artists have established Islamic boarding schools. This shows their concern for Islamic education and the younger generation. They are not only focused on their careers but also contribute positively to society.

Atta Halilintar

Atta Halilintar, known as a famous YouTuber, also has an Islamic boarding school with complete and modern facilities. Atta Halilintar has a pesantren named AHHA Binaumma located in Tebuireng, Kec. Cikalongkulon, Kabupaten Cianjur, West Java, with the aim of producing students who memorize the Quran.

Irwansyah

Next is Irwansyah, an artist and husband of Zaskia Sungkar. He established the Al-Ukhuwah Islamic Boarding School located in the Bintaro area, South Jakarta. This pesantren was founded in 2015 and is a manifestation of Irwansyah's dream to become a religious teacher.

The Al-Ukhuwah pesantren aims to provide quality religious education and to produce a generation that understands and practices the teachings of Islam. With the existence of this pesantren, Irwansyah hopes to contribute to the development of Islamic education in Indonesia and help produce Quran memorizers.

Oki Setiana Dewi

There is also Oki Setiana Dewi, who is an artist and preacher, and she also has the Maskanul Huffadz Pesantren located in the Bintaro area, South Tangerang. This pesantren focuses on Quran memorization education and aims to produce a quality generation of Quran memorizers.

The Maskanul Huffadz pesantren offers a beautiful and comfortable environment, with facilities that support the teaching and learning process. In addition, this pesantren also organizes various religious and educational activities for the students, including a tahfidz graduation program that involves the parents of the students, as Oki and her mother have done before.

Aziz Gagap

Azis Gagap, a famous comedian and entertainer in Indonesia, also established the Ash-habul Aziziyah Islamic Boarding School located in the Leuwiliang area, Bogor, West Java. This pesantren is a manifestation of its concern for religious education and aims to provide quality education for the students.

The Ash-habul Aziziyah pesantren not only focuses on religious education but is also equipped with farming areas, including goat and quail farming. This adds value, as students can learn about farming while gaining practical experience that is beneficial.

Andika Kangen Band

Another artist known to have a pesantren is Andika Kangen Band. Andika is known as a musician and entertainer, and is also involved in social activities through the management of pesantren.

Andika is known to manage an orphanage and a pesantren aimed at providing education and support to children in need. This pesantren serves as a place for children to learn and deepen their religious knowledge, as well as providing them with the opportunity to grow in a positive environment.

These artists have diverse motivations for establishing pesantren. Some are inspired by personal experiences, while others see it as a form of social responsibility. All of them share a noble goal, which is to educate and nurture the younger generation.

The existence of these artists' pesantren also shows a positive symbiosis between the entertainment world and religious education. They prove that success in the entertainment industry does not hinder contributing to society through educational channels.

In addition, these artists make a tangible contribution to the improvement of the quality of religious education in Indonesia. The Islamic boarding schools they established are expected to produce a young generation that is intelligent, has noble character, and has broad knowledge.

(kpl/tmi)