Jakarta, March 15 -- In Islam, cleanliness is an integral part of faith, as outlined by Prophet Muhammad in his hadith, which instructs Muslims to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in themselves, their clothing, the environment, and places of worship.

In daily life, cleanliness is viewed more as a shared responsibility among community members rather than a burden on one individual. Beyond its religious significance, cleanliness is considered the foundation of health.

This is easy to justify, considering that a dirty environment can threaten the health of its inhabitants, leading to issues such as respiratory infections.

Hence, building awareness of environmental cleanliness from a young age is crucial. Schools, including pesantren (Isla...