Krapyak, August 14, 2025 - Pondok Pesantren Al-Munawwir Krapyak marked a new breakthrough by equipping its students with the ability to master Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Through a Community Service Program organized by the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature Education, the extracurricular students of Media Al-Munawwir successfully introduced five AI-based digital platforms.
Strategic Academic–Pesantren Collaboration
The “AI-Based Digital Content” workshop was held in a hybrid format with speakers Dr. Kholid Abdullah Harras, M.Pd. and Dr. Jatmika Nurhadi, S.S., M.Hum.
The event solemnly began with registration, Quran recitation, collective prayer, report by Dr. Sri Wiyanti, S.S., M.Hum. as the head of the Community Service Program, remarks from the representative of Pondok Pesantren Al-Munawwir, signing of an MoU partnership, presentation of souvenirs, and continued with learning sessions.
“Santri have great potential to develop creative digital content while still being in line with Islamic values,” said Jatmika Nurhadi, S.S., M.Hum. as one of the speakers.
Mastering Five Cutting-Edge AI Platforms
The santri learned five AI platforms: Canva for graphic design, ChatGPT/DeepSeek for creative writing, VEO for video, Prosa AI for narration, and Suno for music. The output of this program was student works in various forms through these media. During practice, participants were very enthusiastic in learning digital content creation.
Practice Output: AI Song Sample for Pesantren
The most notable achievement was the creation of an AI-based song sample that could serve as a musical identity reference for Pondok Pesantren Al-Munawwir. This work combined digital innovation with the spirituality of pesantren.
“This is the first time santri practiced making music using AI. The result is amazing and filled with Islamic values,” said the pesantren administrators.
Diverse Islamic Digital Works
In addition to the AI song, students produced creative writings with local wisdom, social media visual content for pesantren, multimedia da’wah products, and publication design templates.
Nurturing Digital, Character-Building Santri
This community service prepares a generation of santri who are tech-savvy without losing their spiritual identity. They are now ready to develop quality digital content to strengthen pesantren da’wah in the digital era.
“We hope the santri continue developing these skills and become pioneers in integrating AI technology with pesantren values,” concluded Jatmika Nurhadi, S.S., M.Hum.
Pondok Pesantren Al-Munawwir Krapyak proves its commitment to innovate while preserving tradition. The santri are now a digital generation firmly grounded in religious and cultural values.
(Contributor: Istiqomah Putri Lushinta, S.Pd., M.Pd.)