: A new term for individuals who gain Islamic knowledge primarily through social media, YouTube, and podcasts rather than formal boarding school education.
: Modern santri are encouraged to lead positive narratives online, using social media to share values of compassion and counter the spread of hoaxes and misinformation.
To address the country's social issues, the concept of santri needs to be repackaged to appeal to a broader audience. Here are some ways to do so:
What comes after "repack"? The next stage is .
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