ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING PEGON ARABIC LITERACY AS AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE LOCAL CULTURE MADITA ZAINUL HASAN

Abstract

Pegon Arabic is part of the Islamic intellectual heritage that has an important role in the pesantren tradition in Indonesia, including in Madita Zainul Hasan Genggong. However, along with the times, the ability to read and write Pegon Arabic among students and the surrounding community is decreasing. Therefore, systematic efforts are needed to develop and maintain the sustainability of Pegon Arabic literacy as part of local culture. This study aims to describe the mentoring process in improving Pegon Arabic literacy skills in Madita Zainul Hasan Genggong. The method used in this program is Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), which focuses on utilizing the assets and potential that the pesantren community already has. Assistance is carried out through several stages, such as asset identification, resource mobilization, intensive training, and program evaluation and reflection. The results of this activity show that the involvement of santri in learning and using Pegon Arabic is increasing, both in the study of the yellowclassical books and in daily practice. In addition, the role of pesantren caregivers, teachers is a major factor in supporting the success of this program. With this mentoring program, it is hoped that Pegon Arabic literacy can continue to develop and be maintained as part of the pesantren's cultural identity.