<![CDATA[This study examines the moral teachings for young Muslims contained within the poetic verses of Syekh Muallim. Syekh Muallim (ca. 1920s-1995) was a revered kyai and the founder of Pondok Pesantren Al-Fiil Kesugihan in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, renowned for his exceptional ability to compose soteriological poems for his students. The research employs a philological methodology, specifically textology, given that the primary data source consists of Pegon Arabic texts. This philological approach enables the thorough tracing, identification, and critical analysis of the original texts, ensuring data authenticity and accuracy. Furthermore, a hermeneutical perspective is utilized to uncover and interpret the profound meanings embedded within the poem lyrics. The findings reveal that the entirety of Syekh Muallim's discovered poems are structured as nadzom (poetic verses), comprising 17 chapters and a total of 558 lines. Certain sections of the Syair Syekh Muallim exhibit parallels with the Syingir Ngudi Susila composed by Kyai Bisri Musthofa. However, notwithstanding these similarities, Sheikh Muallim introduced slight modifications to the text to accommodate the linguistic characteristics of the Banyumasan dialect. Collectively, these poems serve as a comprehensive soteriological and pedagogical guide. The text not only emphasizes the importance of devotion and obedience within social and spiritual hierarchies but also provides a blueprint for the holistic formation of Muslim character, aiming for both worldly and otherworldly salvation. Specifically, the text is divided into three main discussions: "The Blessedness of humanbeing," "The Chapter of Mudha-Mudhi," and "The Chapter of Etiquette." These findings are expected to offer insights into the pedagogical richness of pesantren literary heritage and its relevance for shaping the character of young Muslims, particularly in the modern era marked by significant social challenges.]]>
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