In order to fill the blessed month of Ramadan 1447H with meaningful activities, the Junior High School organised a three-day Ramadan Boarding Programme from Wednesday to Friday, 18–20 February 2026. The programme was attended by all Year 7 to Year 9 students and was conducted online via Zoom.
Although delivered virtually, the programme ran in an orderly, interactive, and spirited manner. The students participated enthusiastically in every session as a reflection of their commitment to making Ramadan a momentum for self-improvement.
Day One
The first day’s session was delivered by Ust. Ahmad Toha, M.Ag, under the theme:
“Ramadan: A Month for Self-Upgrade, Not Merely Hunger and Thirst.”
In his talk, he emphasised that fasting is not only about refraining from food and drink, but also about training patience, refining character, and improving the quality of worship. Ramadan is the best time to “level up” oneself to become more disciplined, more courteous, and closer to Allah SWT.
He also encouraged students to make Ramadan a turning point for improving daily habits — from performing prayers punctually, increasing Qur’an recitation, to guarding one’s speech and behaviour in social interactions.
Day Two
The second day’s session was delivered by Ust. Abdul Aziz, S.Pd, with the theme:
“Ramadan: A School of Transformation.”
In his presentation, he explained that Ramadan is a school of life that teaches self-control, responsibility, and consistency in doing good deeds. The values learnt during Ramadan should not cease once the holy month ends, but should instead become lasting traits embedded within a Muslim student’s character.
He stressed the importance of integrity, proper manners towards parents and teachers, maintaining daily acts of worship, and treating Ramadan as a training ground for all parts of the body — the eyes, tongue, ears, and heart. He also encouraged students to sustain their enthusiasm for learning and achieving excellence as part of positive transformation.
Day Three
On the final day, the session was delivered by Ustz. Retno Suzanne Handayani, Lc., M.Pd, under the theme:
“Heart Detox, Gadget Detox: From Scroll to Sujud — Digital Hijrah in the Holy Month.”
In her session, she invited students to detoxify their hearts from laziness, anger, and negligence, as well as to detox from excessive use of gadgets and social media. Ramadan is the ideal time to transform the habit of “endless scrolling” into “meaningful prostration.”
She highlighted that digital hijrah does not mean abandoning technology, but rather using it wisely, productively, and in ways that carry spiritual value. This message was especially relevant to teenagers living in today’s digital era.
Interactive Quiz and Appreciation
As a closing activity, the committee organised an interactive quiz covering material from Day One to Day Three. The session was lively and engaging, as students competed to answer questions quickly and accurately using Zoom’s interactive features.
The students who achieved the highest scores in the Ramadan Boarding Programme 1447H quiz were: Richie, Shafa, Salma, Alvaro, and Kenzie.
It is hoped that this Ramadan Boarding Programme will help nurture a generation that excels not only academically, but also possesses spiritual strength, strong character, and wisdom in using technology.
May this year’s Ramadan truly become a school of transformation and the beginning of a meaningful hijrah towards becoming better individuals.
By :Retno Suzanne Handayani,Lc.M.Pd