LPOI launches Islam Nusantara historiography book in Surabaya

The Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam (LPOI) has launched an 11-volume book titled ‘Historiografi Islam Nusantara’ in Surabaya, East Java. LPOI Chairman and author Prof. Dr. KH Said Aqil Siroj stated that the work aims to strengthen Indonesia’s strategic global position amid rising geopolitical tensions and civilizational conflicts.

Siroj emphasized that as a democratic nation with a Muslim majority, a deep understanding of Indonesia’s historical roots is crucial. The book explores how Islam interacted with local cultures to build social institutions, including networks in education, trade, law, diplomacy, and literature.

The work positions modern Islamic organizations, such as Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, as active subjects that generate knowledge and preserve collective memory through archives. LPOI Secretary General and co-author Imam Pituduh noted that Surabaya was chosen for the launch to honor the history of the independence revolution.