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Local History & Heritage
Published by Medan Resource Center
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28089499     DOI : 10.57251
Core Subject : Humanities, Art,
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Local History & Heritage is a peer-reviewed journal published by Medan Resource Center. This journal publishes articles in the scope of local history and cultural heritage about society, traditions, local wisdom, arts, music, culinary, education, intellectual figures, conflict, myth, spirituality, medicine, social values, relationships, community, minority groups, etc. with economic, social, humanities, or political approaches. The journal is published biannually in March and September and accepts articles in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
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Reconstructing the Concept of Islamic Politics in Early Muslim Intellectual History: A Historical–Intellectual Analysis M. Desta Ramadoni
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.1995

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This study examines the dynamics and contemporary relevance of Islamic political thought within the early Muslim intellectual tradition, spanning from the prophetic period of Muhammad to the Abbasid era. This formative phase established foundational principles such as shura (consultation), amanah (trust), the rule of law, and social pluralism, which functioned not only as normative-theological constructs but also as practical frameworks for governance. The research addresses how these principles were historically constructed and how their meanings have shifted in modern interpretations. Employing a qualitative design, the study utilizes historical methods and a historical-intellectual approach through extensive library research. Data were collected from classical and contemporary sources and analyzed through heuristic procedures, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography in a descriptive-analytical manner. The findings reveal that early Islamic political thought developed as an integrative ethical-intellectual system that harmonized normative values with socio-political realities. In contrast, contemporary discourse often reduces Islamic politics to formal power structures, religious symbolism, and identity politics due to decontextualized readings and reductive analytical frameworks. This study argues for a return to a historically grounded intellectual framework to restore the conceptual richness of Islamic political thought and to enable its meaningful reinterpretation in modern contexts.
The Importance of Primary Historical Sources in Local History Research Dien, Zukhrufa Ken Satya; Rosdiana, Hilma
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2001

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This study examines the significance of primary historical sources in conducting local history research, focusing on identifying their types and evaluating their role in the reconstruction of local historical narratives. The research addresses how primary sources contribute to the credibility and depth of historical inquiry. A qualitative approach is employed using a literature study method to analyze both written and unwritten sources within the framework of historical methodology. The findings indicate that local history research relies heavily on the availability and proper utilization of primary sources, which are broadly categorized into written and unwritten forms. The study also reveals that the use of such sources requires rigorous verification processes, including source criticism, to ensure authenticity, reliability, and analytical depth. The argument advanced in this study emphasizes that the quality of local historiography is determined not merely by the quantity of sources, but by the critical evaluation and contextual interpretation applied by historians.
The Grand Jamik Mosque of Pekan Dolok Masihul: The Dynamics of Its Socio-Religious Role, 1872–2025 Ahmad Rifki Saragih; Muaz Tanjung
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2002

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Mosques have historically functioned as central institutions in the development of Islamic civilization, serving not only as places of worship but also as hubs for social, educational, and religious activities within Muslim communities. This study examines the historical establishment of the Grand Jamik Mosque of Pekan Dolok Masihul and analyzes its socio-religious roles from 1872 to 2025, with a focus on its contribution to local historiography and mosque institutional studies. The research employs a qualitative historical method through stages of heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data were collected from literature review, archival sources, and interviews with community leaders and mosque administrators. The findings show that the mosque’s establishment is closely linked to the development of the Bedagai region and its role as a center of Islamic growth. The mosque has functioned as a dynamic socio-religious institution that continuously adapts to social changes, particularly in sustaining Islamic education, preserving religious traditions, and strengthening social cohesion. This study highlights the institutional resilience of mosques in rural contexts and argues that their enduring relevance lies in their ability to integrate religious authority with social functions.
The Tapai Festival as the Cultural Heritage of the Malay Community of Batu Bara: Historical Reconstruction and Analysis of Its Social Meaning Batu Bara, Farhana Aziz; Rohani, Laila
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2004

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This study examines the Tapai Festival as a cultural heritage of the Malay community in Batu Bara Regency by focusing on its historical reconstruction and symbolic social meaning within a changing socio-cultural context. This study uses a qualitative method with a historical approach and field studies. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and literature studies related to Malay traditions and culture. The findings reveal that the Tapai Festival operates as a symbolic cultural system in which food practices function as a medium of social negotiation, reinforcing kinship-based reciprocity and collective memory rather than merely strengthening community solidarity. This tradition reflects structured patterns of togetherness and mutual cooperation that institutionalize intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge through ritualized practices. The study argues that the Tapai Festival constitutes an intangible cultural heritage that sustains Malay cultural identity in Batu Bara while offering a conceptual contribution to understanding how local traditions function as adaptive cultural mechanisms in response to modern social transformations.
The Bongal Site in the Dynamics of Indian Ocean Maritime Trade Networks, 7th–11th Centuries Sinaga, Thania Paskah Margaretha; Putri, Adilla Aura; Pebrina, Yunita; Nataly, Alya; Tanjung, Muhammad Fahrijal
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2006

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This study examines archaeological findings from the Bongal Site, Central Tapanuli Regency, to understand its role in the Indian Ocean maritime network between the 7th and 11th centuries. Using a qualitative historical-archaeological approach supported by artifact analysis and literature review, the study addresses how material evidence reflects early transregional interactions. Archaeological discoveries at the Bongal Site indicate that the west coast of Sumatra functioned as an international maritime hub, as evidenced by artifacts such as a Nestorian Christian hand cross, Abbasid silver coins, Tang Dynasty coins, and Persian glass fragments. These findings reflect extensive trade networks linking the Islamic world, East Asia, Persia, and the Indonesian archipelago. The Nestorian cross provides early evidence of Eastern Christianity prior to European colonial expansion, while Abbasid coins demonstrate economic integration with the Islamic world since the 8th century. Tang coins indicate active trade relations with China, and Persian glass suggests the exchange of luxury goods and Middle Eastern merchant involvement in camphor trade. Collectively, these findings position Bongal as a cosmopolitan port and contribute to maritime historiography and early religious diffusion studies in Southeast Asia.
The Historical Dynamics of the Samaniyyah Sufi Order in Pulo Bargot Village, Marbau District, 1950–2025: A Socio-Religious Perspective Alhafiizh, Rahmat; Paralihan, Hotmatua
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2010

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This study examines the early emergence and subsequent development of the Samaniyyah Sufi order in Pulo Bargot Village, Marbau District, from 1950 to 2025. The research is grounded in the recognition that Sufi orders function not only as spiritual practices but also as influential social forces within local communities. The study employs a qualitative historical approach, utilizing data collected through interviews with religious leaders and community members, complemented by written sources such as books and scholarly journals. The analysis follows the stages of heuristic, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The findings reveal that the Samaniyyah order began to develop around 1950 through recitation and dhikr practices introduced by local religious figures, with more significant expansion occurring after 2005 through the institutionalization of collective rituals such as communal dhikr, suluk, and other religious traditions. This study contributes to the historiography of local Sufism by demonstrating how a regional tarekat adapts to socio-religious dynamics while sustaining both spiritual authority and social cohesion within the community.
The Role of AVROS in the Recruitment and Distribution of Plantation Labor in East Sumatra during the Colonial Period, 1910–1942 Ramadhan, M. Faisal; Achiriah, Achiriah
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2022

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This study aims to analyze the role of the Algemeene Vereeniging van Rubberplanters ter Oostkust van Sumatra (AVROS) in the recruitment and distribution system of plantation labor in East Sumatra during the period 1910–1942. Employing the historical method—comprising heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography—this study is further supported by the analytical framework of colonial capitalism and labor control theory. The findings reveal that AVROS functioned not merely as an employers’ association, but as an institution that actively organized, regulated, and distributed labor through centralized and bureaucratic mechanisms. While this system ensured efficiency in fulfilling plantation labor demands, it simultaneously reinforced asymmetrical power relations between employers and workers. Through instruments such as labor contracts, mobility control, and regulated labor distribution, AVROS contributed to the maintenance of an exploitative colonial labor structure. The study argues that plantation labor systems under colonial rule were shaped not only by economic imperatives but also by institutionalized mechanisms of social control. These findings advance the scholarship on colonial capitalism by demonstrating the inseparability of economic practices and coercive labor governance, while offering important insights into the structural dynamics of labor exploitation in colonial plantation economies.
The Transformation of the Tahlilan Tradition from 2010 to 2025 in Buluh Cina Village Br Harahap, Dumel Awiyah; Yasmin, Nabila
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Tahlilan is a tradition deeply rooted in the culture of Indonesian Muslim society and is often regarded as an obligation to commemorate the deceased. For some people, tahlilan is not merely a religious activity but also reflects social dynamics in community interactions. Apart from its religious values, the tahlilan tradition also has social and economic impacts, particularly for families with financial limitations. This study employs a qualitative field research approach conducted in Desa Buluh Cina to examine tahlilan as a socio-religious practice and to explore how social pressure and economic burden shape its implementation within the community. The findings reveal that tahlilan in Desa Buluh Cina functions not only as a medium of collective remembrance but also as a site of social expectation, where participation is often driven by communal pressure rather than purely individual piety. Families with limited economic capacity experience a disproportionate burden, leading to a shift in the meaning of sincerity in worship from voluntary devotion to socially conditioned obligation. At the same time, adaptive practices emerge to negotiate between religious values and economic realities. These findings demonstrate that the transformation of tahlilan reflects broader socio-religious changes, where cultural continuity persists amid tensions between faith, social norms, and economic constraints.
History and Development of the Rewang Tradition in Rahuning Village, Asahan Regency, 2019–2025 Aurindya, Alda; Nasution, Kasron
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2021

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This study examines the historical background, development, and socio-cultural meanings of the rewang tradition in Rahuning Village, Asahan Regency, during the period 2019–2025. The research focuses on how this local tradition has adapted to social transformation and modernization while maintaining its communal values. Using a qualitative historical approach through interviews, observation, documentation, and literature study, this research explores the continuity and transformation of rewang within contemporary rural society. The findings reveal that rewang has historically functioned as a form of communal solidarity rooted in mutual assistance, kinship, and collective responsibility. During 2019–2025, the tradition experienced several shifts influenced by modernization, economic change, and evolving social interaction patterns, particularly in the organization and participation mechanisms of communal activities. Despite these transformations, the essential values of togetherness, cooperation, and social cohesion remain strongly preserved within the community. This study argues that the rewang tradition demonstrates cultural resilience by adapting to changing social conditions without losing its fundamental cultural identity, thereby reinforcing its continuing relevance in maintaining social harmony in Rahuning Village.
The Development of the Museum Fansuri Bongal Site in Jago-Jago Village, Central Tapanuli Regency, 2023–2025 Batubara, Epridasari; Syam, Abdi Mubarak
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2036

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This study examines the institutional development of the Fansuri Museum at the Bongal Site in Central Tapanuli during 2023–2025, with particular emphasis on community-based heritage preservation and museum governance. Previous studies on the Bongal Site have predominantly focused on archaeological discoveries and maritime trade networks. At the same time, the emergence of local museums as community-driven heritage institutions has received comparatively limited scholarly attention. This qualitative field study employed direct observation, in-depth interviews with museum administrators and local communities, and document analysis as its primary data sources. The findings reveal that the establishment of the museum was closely associated with public concerns regarding the loss of archaeological artefacts resulting from mining activities in the Bongal area. Between 2023 and 2025, the museum underwent gradual institutional development through more systematic collection management, expanded educational programs, and strengthened public participation in heritage-related activities. The study further identifies several persistent challenges, including limited conservation infrastructure, limited financial capacity, and limited availability of professional museum management. This research demonstrates that the Fansuri Museum functions not merely as a repository of historical artefacts but also as a community-based heritage institution that reinforces local historical consciousness and promotes cultural education within coastal communities.

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