Sumedang, Santri Mengglobal – Sebuah perpisahan yang penuh makna telah tiba di Pondok Modern Al-Aqsha dengan kepergian Muhammad Nasir, seorang Native asal Nigeria yang telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dalam Program NAVIGATE (Native Goes to Pesantren) di Pondok Modern Al Aqsha selama sebulan terakhir. Muhammad Nasir yang merupakan Alumnus University of Jos dan juga Awardee Beasiswa Pendidikan S2 di UIII berpamitan kepada seluruh Civitas Akademika Pondok Modern Al Aqsha pada Selasa, 12/09/2023.
Kahfi Fajar Abdullah, Ketua Pelaksana Program NAVIGATE menyampaikan bahwa selama satu bulan tersebut Muhammad Nasir telah mengabdikan dirinya sebagai pengajar Bahasa Inggris dan Arab. “Muhammad Nasir bukan hanya seorang pengajar, tetapi juga seorang sahabat dan inspirasi bagi seluruh Santri Al Aqsha. Dengan dedikasi dan semangatnya, beliau telah membantu membuka pintu dunia baru bagi santri-santri kami, membantu mereka meraih lebih banyak pengetahuan, dan menginspirasi mereka untuk terus belajar”. Ungkapnya merasa sedih dengan perpisahan ini.
Meskipun perpisahan ini membawa rasa sedih, kami yakin bahwa Muhammad Nasir akan terus menjadi bagian dari Keluarga Besar Pondok Modern Al Aqsha. “Kami berharap bisa bertemu kembali di kemudian hari, dan sampai jumpa semoga kita bertemu lagi. Terima kasih Muhammad Nasir, semoga Allah SWT memberkahi langkah-langkah Anda selanjutnya”. Kata Kahfi yang juga mewakili Civitas Akademika Pondok Modern Al Aqsha.
Dalam pidato perpisahannya, Muhammad Nasir menyampaikan rasa terima kasihnya kepada seluruh Keluarga Besar Pondok Modern Al-Aqsha atas keramahan dan kerjasama yang luar biasa selama tinggal di sana. Dia juga berharap agar ikatan yang terjalin selama ini akan terus berlanjut, dan dia akan selalu mendoakan kesuksesan dan prestasi individu santri-santri. “Saya juga ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seluruh Santri, semua staff dan Keluarga Besar Al-Aqsha yang telah memastikan bahwa Proram NAVIGATE (Native Goes to Pesantren) berjalan lancar dan nyaman”. Ungkap Nasir.
BACA JUGA : Native Speaker Asal Nigeria Mengajar Bahasa Inggris dan Arab di Pondok Modern Al Aqsha Jatinangor
Berikut Pidato Perpisahan Muhammad Nasir untuk Civitas Akademika dan Seluruh Santri Pondok Modern Al Aqsha Jatinangor, Sumedang Jawa Barat:
“Farewell Speech by Muhammad Nasir For Pondok Pesantren Al-Aqsha”
Good morning, my beloved brothers, and sisters. With a heart full of gratitude and a touch of nostalgia, I stand before you today to bid farewell. Over the past three weeks, I’ve had one of the best experiences of my life with all of you. These past three weeks have been nothing short of incredible, and I want you to know that I hold this experience close to my heart.
From the bottom of my heart, I want to express that I’ve learned so much from each one of you. Similarly, you’ve been amazing students, and I sincerely hope that you’ve gained something valuable from me as well. Today, I’m filled with both happiness and sadness. I’m happy because I’ve had the opportunity to get to know all you wonderful people, and I’m grateful for the bonds we’ve formed, which, God willing, will last forever. However, I’m also sad to leave you today. It’s often said that ‘likulli bidayatin nihaya,’ which means every beginning has an end. I’m thankful to Almighty Allah that our paths crossed. I deeply appreciate your kindness and generosity. I hope we will stay in touch, and more importantly, I eagerly anticipate hearing about your individual achievements, God willing.
I want to express my gratitude to all the staff and management of Al-Aqsha for ensuring that my stay here was smooth and comfortable. Special thanks to Ustadzh Kahfi, who introduced me to almost all the foods in Sumedang and Bandung at large and made sure my room was always stocked with something to eat. Due to that, I humbly request him to accept this epithet ‘Minister of food and enjoyment’. Also, Ustadzh Asep, I highly value your guidance and companionship. I’m grateful to have learned valuable lessons from your years of experience as a teacher here. Moreover, to all the teachers here, your kind gestures are greatly appreciated. Until we meet again, see you when I see you.
Lastly, now, my beloved friends, I want to leave you with one motivating message. Please repeat it after me, loudly:
‘We are the students of Al-Asha! By the grace of Almighty, we shall strive to be the best!!’
Thank you, and may Allah bless all of you.
Potret saat Perpisahan Muhammad Nasir bersama Pondok Modern Al Aqsha:
