Preserving the Iron Craftsmanship in Pekan Darat Based on Theory of Malakah By Ibn Khaldun

(Pelestarian Pertukangan Besi di Pekan Darat Berdasarkan Teori Malakah Ibnu Khadun)

  • Suhaila Abdullah Universiti Sains Malaysia

Abstract

This paper will examine the situation with regards to the local knowledge of the skilled blacksmiths in Pekan Darat and discuss the efforts that need to be carried out towards the preservation of the local knowledge, based on the theory of malakah by Ibn Khaldun, a famous figure and renowned scholar in the field of civilization through his monumental work entitled Muqaddimah. This research uses content analysis approach and will analyze the data based on the available literatures. The findings show that training the younger generation to master the skills of the iron craftsmanship and entrepreneurial creativity and marketing knowledge are among the efforts that can be taken to preserve the local wisdom of the Malay heritage.


Keywords: Ibn Khaldun; Muqaddimah, iron craftsmanship, the concept of malakah, local knowledge, heritage, Pekan Darat

Author Biography

Suhaila Abdullah, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Philosophy and Civilization Section,
School of Humanities

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Published
2014-07-01
How to Cite
ABDULLAH, Suhaila. Preserving the Iron Craftsmanship in Pekan Darat Based on Theory of Malakah By Ibn Khaldun. Melayu: Jurnal Antarabangsa Dunia Melayu, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 212-230, july 2014. ISSN 2682-8049. Available at: <https://jurnal.dbp.my/index.php/Melayu/article/view/4510>. Date accessed: 26 apr. 2024.