SEJARAH IKATAN PELAJAR MADRASAH AL FALAH - PART 1

Summary

The video features an interview discussing the history and establishment of Hikmah, an intra-school organization at Madrasah Al-Falah. The conversation explores the founding of the student association in 1968, its challenges, and its significance in fostering organizational skills among students. The interview highlights the role of key figures, including Hajj Ubaidillah Isya, and provides insights into the obstacles faced during the early stages, such as limited facilities and educational resources. The discussion sheds light on the importance of such organizations in shaping the growth of educational institutions in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Hikmah Student Association was founded on June 18, 1968, at Madrasah Al-Falah, initially as an intra-school organization.
• 😀 The establishment of the organization was driven by Kyai Ubaidillah Isya, the chairman of the Al-Falah Foundation, and other influential teachers.
• 😀 The organization aimed to foster student leadership and unity at Madrasah Al-Falah, which had only an elementary school at the time.
• 😀 Despite only having elementary-level education, the need for a student organization was felt to help improve organizational skills and student engagement.
• 😀 The first meeting to form the Hikmah organization included teachers such as Hajj Ubaidillah Isya, Hajj Hasyim Nasr, and Hajj Ahmad Dumyati, among others.
• 😀 Early challenges included limited facilities, with the school only having one building and lacking modern communication tools such as phones and electricity.
• 😀 In the 1960s, students attending Al-Falah came from various backgrounds, including other schools and even other madrasahs, reflecting the diverse nature of the student body.
• 😀 The obstacles faced in forming the Hikmah organization included the lack of higher education at the time, and the teachers and students had to overcome social and logistical challenges.
• 😀 The organization's founding also coincided with the establishment of a larger community need for secondary education, as prior to that, only primary education was available.
• 😀 Over time, the Hikmah Student Association grew and helped students develop organizational skills, despite the many challenges and obstacles faced in its early years.

Q & A

What is Hikmah, as mentioned in the transcript?

Hikmah refers to the Student Association at Madrasah Al-Falah, an intra-school organization formed to foster student development and organize various activities, even though at the time, it was just an elementary school.

When was Hikmah first established, according to the script?

Hikmah was established on June 18, 1968.

What was the motivation behind the formation of Hikmah?

The formation of Hikmah was driven by the need to have an organized student body, inspired by the example of other organizations in Islamic educational institutions, and to foster student development in a structured environment.

Who were the key figures involved in the formation of Hikmah?

Key figures involved in the formation of Hikmah included Hajj Ubaidillah Isya, Hajj Hasyim Nasr, Hajj Wahyu Aha, Hajj Nawawi, and Hajj Ahmad Dumyati, among others.

How many schools were part of the original Al-Falah Madrasah when Hikmah was founded?

At the time of Hikmah's founding, Al-Falah Madrasah only had an elementary school (Ibtidaiyah level), and it had around 300 students.

What were the initial challenges in establishing Hikmah?

The initial challenges included limited facilities, lack of organizational experience among students, and the small scale of the school, which had only one building and minimal resources.

How did the community contribute to the establishment of Hikmah?

The community, especially teachers and elders from the Madrasah, played a significant role by attending the meetings and supporting the formation of Hikmah, despite the school’s early limitations.

What were the educational obstacles faced during the establishment of Hikmah?

Educational obstacles included limited student abilities, minimal educational facilities, and the lack of proper communication tools such as phones or modern technology during the 1960s.

Why was it important to form a student organization like Hikmah in Al-Falah?

It was important to form a student organization to provide students with organizational skills, promote student development, and create a platform for engagement in discussions and activities, even at the elementary school level.

How did the teachers' background influence the establishment of Hikmah?

Many of the teachers, including Hajj Ubaidillah Isya, were graduates of Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School, which inspired them to create a student organization similar to those in other regions, contributing to the rapid growth of Islamic student organizations.