Written by Meisya Altafun Nisa
Konda, South Konawe — Pondok Pesantren Alfarohidy, located in Konda Satu, South Konawe Regency, officially welcomed two new transfer students from Wangi-Wangi District, Wakatobi Regency, on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Their arrival marked the beginning of the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year and reflected their decision to continue their Islamic education in pesantren.
The students, who had previously studied in Punggaluku area of South Konawe, chose Pondok Pesantren Alfarohidy after carefully considering several Islamic boarding schools across Southeast Sulawesi. The pesantren's clean environment, strong discipline, and supportive learning atmosphere were cited as key factors influencing their decision.
One of the new students, Ahmad, shared his initial impression upon arriving at the pesantren. “My first impression when entering this pesantren is that the environment is clean, my friends are fun, and the lessons are engaging. One of my favorite subjects is Arabic,” he said. His statement reflects the positive atmosphere experienced during his early days of adaptation.
The arrival of the new students is considered particularly meaningful, as it comes only a few months after several students were reported to have left the pesantren. Despite the presence of many well-established Islamic boarding schools throughout Southeast Sulawesi Province, Pondok Pesantren Alfarohidy continues to be a preferred choice. The new students explained that the strict regulations of the pesantren played an important role in their decision. “I like this pesantren because its strict rules help me become more disciplined,” one of them stated. Another student added that his motivation was to gain deeper religious knowledge.
After spending one week at the pesantren, the students reported noticeable progress in their personal development. When asked about improvements in their skills and talents, they responded positively. “Yes, I feel that this pesantren helps me improve my skills and supports my dream of becoming a Da’i,” one student explained. They also noted that the structured daily routines have made them more diligent and disciplined than before.
Positive impressions were also shared by fellow students. Ahmad was described as kind, generous, helpful, cheerful, and diligent in his daily activities. Meanwhile, Awi was noted for being friendly, humorous, generous, active in maintaining cleanliness, and consistent in fulfilling his responsibilities.
From the teachers’ perspective, Ustadz Heldi observed that both students have adapted well. He explained that they blend easily with other students and consistently demonstrate respectful behavior toward teachers. According to him, within just one week, the students have shown a clear understanding of the pesantren’s rules and have displayed discipline, cleanliness, and enthusiasm for learning.
Ustadz Heldi also expressed his hopes for their continued growth. “May they remain consistent in memorizing Arabic vocabulary and stay diligent during halaqah sessions,” he said, emphasizing that perseverance will play a key role in supporting both their academic progress and character development.
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