Islamic Literary Culture Beyond Java: Ulama, Books, and Magazines in 20th-Century Sumatra
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https://doi.org/10.30821/jiu.v2i1.143Keywords:
ulama, publishing, Islamic books, magazine, publisher, hegemonyAbstract
This study aims to examine the contributions of Islamic scholars (al-‘ulamâ’) in the publication of Islamic books in Medan during the 20th century and the role of publishers in supporting the development of Islamic intellectualism. The research employs a qualitative approach with historical analysis techniques, incorporating literature reviews, in-depth interviews, and content analysis of various sources such as books, magazines, and newspaper archives. The study adopts Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony to analyze the role of media in reinforcing the ideological dominance of Islam within society. The findings reveal that publishers such as Syarikat Tapanuli and Rimbow, alongside scholars like M. Arsjad Th. Lubis and Zainal Arifin Abbas, played a significant role in disseminating Islamic literacy and shaping socio-political discourse during the period. This research concludes that the publication of books and magazines in Medan not only served as a means of distributing religious knowledge but also functioned as a tool for advancing nationalism and independence through counter-hegemonic discourse.
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