Rekonstruksi Masjid Agung Sibolga Tahun 1976 - 2014

Abstract

This study aims to explain the background, process, and funding sources in two important periods of the development of the Sibolga Grand Mosque, namely the reconstruction in 1976 and the reconstruction in 2007. Through this study, the researcher seeks to reveal the historical dynamics of the mosque's construction as the center of religious and social life for the coastal community of Sibolga, as well as to trace the values of mutual cooperation and community participation in each stage of its construction. This research uses historical methods with a qual-itative approach. Data was collected through interviews with the Mosque Pros-perity Agency (BKM) administrators and historical witnesses, field observations, and searches of relevant archives, documents, books, and online sources. The analysis was carried out through heuristic stages, source criticism, interpreta-tion, and historiography to compile a systematic and factual historical narrative. The results of the study show that the reconstruction of the Sibolga Grand Mosque in 1976 was motivated by the condition of the old building, which was no longer suitable for use, and the community's need for a more representative place of worship. The reconstruction was carried out collaboratively with fund-ing from the community and assistance from the local government. Meanwhile, the 2007 reconstruction was carried out because the buildings resulting from the previous reconstruction had suffered structural damage due to age and the im-pact of major earthquakes in Aceh in 2004 and Nias in 2005. The construction process was carried out in stages with funding from the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) and community participation through the Million Coins movement. Overall, this study confirms that the reconstruction and resto-ration of the Sibolga Grand Mosque not only reflect physical changes to the building, but also demonstrate the continuity of the spirit of togetherness, caring, and religious values of the community in preserving the religious heritage that is the identity of the city of Sibolga.