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  "Giving Dawah is an amazing act of worship" means that inviting others to Islam, both Muslims and non-Muslims, by sharing the message of Allah and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a virtuous and rewarding form of worship. This practice is considered "amazing" because it is a fundamental religious duty, a way to earn spiritual rewards, and an effective method to spread goodness and bring people closer to God, even when faced with rejection or hardship. Upper-Secondary students have practiced this for quite long in our monthly event which we call Bright Muslim Conference or BMC. This practice involves educating other students or peers about the core beliefs and principles of Islam, clarifying misconceptions, and providing evidence and proof. Dawah is an encouragement for Upper Secondary Students since dawah serves as a reminder and encouragement to stay closer to Allah and practice their faith. A powerful form of dawah is living a life that reflec...

S yafana Islamic Boarding School (SIBS) is a modern educational institution where students (santri) live on-site to study Islam and acquire religious and general knowledge under the guidance of house parents and scholars (kyai). SIBS provides both academic instructions, focusing on religious texts and teachings, and a holistic environment for character building, fostering values like sincerity, simplicity, and community solidarity. Students live in dormitories near the school, creating a supportive and immersive learning environment. The curriculum is integrated with the school curriculum and SIBS's students learn more compare to regular students. The primary curriculum in SIBS emphasizes Islamic studies, including the Quran, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), and Arabic language. For grade 12 students, SIBS gives additional lessons that support their university preparation. The core goal is to cultivate strong moral character and noble behaviour in students, aligning with I...

  A management meeting is a structured gathering of organizational leaders to discuss strategy, make high-level decisions, set priorities, and ensure alignment toward company goals. These meetings bring together heads of departments and team leaders to foster coordination, address significant operational or strategic issues to drive overall organizational success. Our Managing Director leads the meeting most of the time. Our chairperson and advisory board usually accompany him in our regular management meeting on Monday. This meeting is quite important because it facilitates strategic discussions, makes important decisions, aligns on goals and strategies, and ensures effective coordination across different departments. Discussions often centre on high-level topics such as financial health, growth opportunities, key performance indicators, curriculum development, school building maintenance, supporting units’ role, and resource allocation. The meeting aims to produce clear d...