The "Santri Exclusive": Navigating the Intersection of Indonesian Piety and Modern Social Hierarchy

The BAZNAS (National Alms Agency) should redirect zakat (alms) from elite exclusive centers to traditional pesantren. When exclusive santri see that 80% of their zakat goes to luxury infrastructure, a moral reform movement may emerge.

Exclusive pesantren enforce strict purdah (veiling) and segregate female santri ( santriwati ) behind high walls. Their curriculum focuses on kewajiban istri (wifely duties) and obedience to husband.