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        "msgid": "mosque-cleaning-duty-integral-to-character-building-for-gontor-students-1782305575",
        "date": "2026-06-24 19:27:01",
        "title": "Mosque Cleaning Duty Integral to Character Building for Gontor Students",
        "author": "Retizen",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "At Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, daily mosque cleaning duty is framed as a key component of the institution's holistic education philosophy. The practice is designed to instil a sense of responsibility and sincere devotion in students, extending character formation beyond the classroom. The activity underscores the pesantren's approach that all daily experiences contribute to shaping future community-oriented leaders.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cWhat students see, hear, feel, and experience daily is education.\u201d\n(KH. Imam Zarkasyi) This adage serves as a constant reminder,\nparticularly for the students of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, that\neverything they do and undertake is part of their education. Education\nat Gontor embraces the concept of \u201cholistic education,\u201d or comprehensive\nlearning. Why is it called holistic education? Because the educational\nsystem at Gontor is not confined to classroom learning. More than that,\nall activities and routines the students engage in daily are also\nconsidered education. One such activity is mosque cleaning duty. The\nmosque is the central, animating point where various activities are\ncarried out, such as prayers, studying, gatherings, and so forth. For\nthis reason, the mosque at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor is named\n\u201cMasjid Jami.\u201d Masjid Jami\u2019 is a mosque that unites all educational,\nworship, and student life activities in a single location. Therefore,\nthe mosque at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor must be a comfortable,\nclean, and tidy place. Herein lies the crucial role of mosque cleaning\nduty. Moreover, mosque cleaning duty is not merely a daily work routine\nbut also an integral part of student character education, particularly\nin fostering a sense of responsibility and a spirit of sincerity. Mosque\nCleaning Duty: Building a Sense of Responsibility Responsibility is one\nof the essential character traits every student must possess. Through\nmosque cleaning duty, students are trained to carry out the trust given\nto them to the best of their ability. They learn to arrive on time,\ndivide tasks with friends, and ensure every corner of the mosque remains\nclean and comfortable for use. This activity teaches that every task, no\nmatter how small, holds value and consequences that must be accounted\nfor. From this simple habit, students understand that responsibility\napplies not only to academic matters but also to maintaining shared\npublic facilities. This value is expected to remain ingrained in their\nlives, both during their time at the pesantren and when they venture\ninto society. Training the Spirit of Sincerity in Service Besides\nbuilding a sense of responsibility, mosque cleaning duty also serves as\na means to instil a spirit of sincerity. The work of cleaning the mosque\nis often done without receiving praise or special recognition. Yet,\nprecisely therein lies its educational value. Students are taught to\nwork out of awareness and the intention of worshipping Allah SWT, not\nbecause they wish to be seen or praised by others. When sweeping the\nfloor, tidying congregants\u2019 sandals, cleaning carpets, or wiping the\nmosque\u2019s glass, they learn that every deed performed with sincerity\nholds value in the sight of Allah. Through this experience, students\nunderstand that sincerity is not merely a theory studied in moral\nlessons but a value that must be practised in daily life. Living\nCharacter Education in Students\u2019 Daily Lives Mosque cleaning duty\ndemonstrates that character education at Gontor is conveyed not only\nthrough advice and classroom learning but also through real experience.\nThis activity becomes an effective learning medium because students\ndirectly practise the values taught. They learn to cooperate, respect\ntasks, maintain discipline, and cultivate care for the environment. From\nthis seemingly simple activity, various positive character traits emerge\nthat will become important provisions for their future lives. Thus,\nmosque cleaning duty is not just an activity of maintaining cleanliness\nbut part of an educational process that shapes students into individuals\nwho are responsible, sincere, and ready to serve the community. Perhaps,\nfor some people, sweeping the floor, tidying sandals, or cleaning mosque\ncarpets is merely simple work often underestimated. However, behind this\nactivity lies an educational process not always found in the classroom.\nThrough mosque cleaning duty, students learn that responsibility must be\nmanifested in action, and sincerity must be proven in every task.\nTherefore, it is no exaggeration to say that character education at\nPondok Modern Darussalam Gontor is not only taught through advice but\nalso shaped through daily life experiences. From these simple activities\nemerge individuals accustomed to working selflessly, responsible for\ntheir trust, and ready to provide benefits to society in the future.<\/p>",
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