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Local History & Heritage
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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.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Sejarah
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Transformasi Pesantren Modern Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah di Era Orde Baru: Respons terhadap Kebijakan Pendidikan dan Dampaknya terhadap Masyarakat Lokal Putri, Mega Amelia; Yasmin, Nabila
Local History & Heritage Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v5i1.1727

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Islamic education in Indonesia, particularly in the form of pesantren, evolved in response to societal demands and the imperative of da‘wah. During the New Order era, centralized political control and a focus on stability and economic growth created significant pressures on Islamic educational institutions. These conditions led to the emergence of khalaf? (modern) pesantren, which shifted from traditional to reformist models. One of the earliest in North Sumatra is Pondok Pesantren Tarbiyah Islamiyah Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah, officially established on October 18, 1982. This study examines the historical context of its founding, the influence of New Order policies on its educational practices, and its social role within the community. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research draws on interviews, documents, and archival sources. The findings reveal that Raudlatul Hasanah adapted effectively to state policies by harmonizing Islamic values with modern education, thereby maintaining its relevance and contributing to the formation of Muslim identity in the region. This study enriches the historiography of Islamic education in Indonesia by demonstrating the adaptive strategies of pesantren and the enduring cultural resilience of Islamic institutions amid political intervention.
Islam dan Identitas Lokal di Desa Gonting Malaha, Kabupaten Asahan: Studi Sosial-Historis Abad ke-20 Samosir, Nuri Helga Akhiriyah; Tanjung, Muaz
Local History & Heritage Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v5i1.1756

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This study aims to analyze the role of Islam in shaping the local identity of the Gonting Malaha community and to identify the influencing factors Employing a qualitative method with a diachronic historical approach, this research utilizes Miles and Huberman’s interactive data analysis model, encompassing data reduction, data display, and repeated verification until saturation is achieved. The results indicate that Islam plays a vital role not only as a religious belief but also as the foundation for moral values, ethical norms, and the formation of social identity in the village. Structured religious education, solidarity-based social values, and the integration of local culture are central to the internalization of Islamic principles within daily community life. Moreover, Islam contributes to fostering interreligious harmony and encourages active participation in social activities. These findings underscore the significance of understanding the interplay between social history and Islamic influence in Gonting Malaha, which is essential for preserving local cultural heritage and strengthening interfaith tolerance in contemporary Indonesian society.
Aktivisme Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (PMII) dalam Dinamika Reformasi di Kota Medan, 1998–1999 Sembiring, Annisa Almadhani br; Achiriah, Achiriah
Local History & Heritage Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v5i1.1786

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This study examines the role of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PMII) Medan Branch in the Reformasi movement of 1998–1999, a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s democratic transition. While previous scholarship has predominantly centered on student activism in Jakarta, this research addresses the relative neglect of regional dynamics, particularly the contributions of PMII in Medan. Utilizing a qualitative approach and case study method, the research draws on in-depth interviews with three key activists who were directly involved in the reform movement. The findings reveal that PMII Medan played a significant role in mobilizing mass demonstrations, conducting political education, building inter-organizational networks, and engaging in policy advocacy. These strategies illustrate the characteristics of a critical-transformative movement, emphasizing collective consciousness, organizational resilience, and strategic collaboration. The study underscores that regional student organizations such as PMII Medan were not peripheral actors, but integral agents in shaping Indonesia’s national reform agenda. These insights contribute to a more nuanced understanding of local agency within the broader historiography of Indonesian democratization.
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.

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