IAIKUPers – Wednesday (28 Mei 2025) The atmosphere of Graha Nusantara Blora looks different from usual. Hundreds of participants from various students, student, Students, until the general public dissolves in the Ngaji Nusantara event with the theme "Marriage: It’s Not Scary”, which is part of the excitement of the Iaikuifest and the 18th Anniversary of IAIKU Blora.
This event is not just a regular study. It is a joint reflection space to dismantle the stigma and fear that has been attached to the issue of marriage, especially among the younger generation. In his speech, Deputy Chancellor I IAIKU Blora, Ahmad Saifullah, M.Pd.I, said that the Koran of the Archipelago became an important part of the large series of IAkuifest 2025 and be a meaningful moment in travel reminder 18 the campus year which is now transformed.
According to him, age 18 year is not just a figure. I have been a staic status, Now keep moving forward with a big vision to become a superior university in the next two decades. He asserted that institutional transformation must be accompanied by the transformation of the quality of human resources, including mental and spiritual readiness of students in dealing with a more mature phase of life, one of which is about marriage.
Tema “Marriage: It's not scary "deliberately appointed because he saw the phenomenon of many young people who were afraid of getting married. Fear is not because of his marriage, But because of the lack of understanding and knowledge. So therefore, This event was present to become a dialogue and debriefing space, so that the participants have a correct and wise perspective on the meaning of marriage in Islam.
Present as the main resource person, Gus Rifqil delivered material in a relaxed style but in its meaning. He asserted that marriage is not a frightening specter as some people often imagine. Concern about the wrong choice of a partner, economic problems, or losing freedom is often overshadowing, But that can be overcome if someone understands the true essence of marriage.
In Islam, According to Gus Rifqil, Marriage is a means to achieve peace of mind, blessing of life, and complementary religion. He collected the word of Prophet Muhammad SAW: “Marriage is my sunnah, Whoever dislikes my sunnah, So not from my people ” (HR. Ibn Majah). The explanation is reinforced by the Qur'anic verse from surah ar-rum verse 21 which confirms that God created a life partner so that humans feel peaceful and filled with affection.
For Gus Rifqil, His true marriage is the most peaceful place to go home. He encouraged the participants not to be afraid of getting married, But it is afraid of living life without direction, without obedience, and without tranquility. It invites participants to continue to study, Discuss, and solidify the intention that marriage is part of worship to God.
The interaction of participants with the speaker runs warmly and enthusiastically. Many of them ask questions about the readiness of marriage, how to choose a partner, to how to build an Islamic household. This forum has become a new oasis in the midst of a dense academic routine.
The event was closed with the surrender of souvenirs by the Chairman of the IAkufest Committee, Muh. In age, To Gus Rifqil as a form of appreciation for the knowledge and inspiration that has been shared.
Activities such as Ngaji Nusantara can continue, becomes a space for strengthening spiritual literacy as well as the ukhuwah Islamiyah, as part of the implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education.
Nusantara Koran this year proves that talking about marriage is not just a matter of romanticism, but a matter of readiness to undergo a role as a servant, partner, and leaders in the family. A big mission that starts from the correct understanding. And IA is my Blora, with a spirit of old young 18 year, has started that step very impressive.
Information : Yusron Ridho Nurfatoni
