Historical Study of the Role of the Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur’an Foundation (MTA) Deli Serdang, Nourth Sumatra 1996-2023

This article discusses the history, development and role of the Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Foundation in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, 1996-2023. The aim of this research is to answer the problem formulation related to the history, development, and role of the Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Foundation. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method using a diachronic approach. This method is carried out with four stages, heuristics, source verification, interpretation, and historiography. Collection techniques are carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this research show that the Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Deli Serdang Foundation, North Sumatra was founded in 1996 and was pioneered by 6 migrants from the island of Java. Development of the Deli Serdang Representative MTA Foundation, North Sumatra from 1996-2023, there are 13 Representatives and 10 Branches spread across the North Sumatra region. The role of the MTA Foundation, Representative of Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, can be seen from the activities which are carried out well as a result of the collaboration of all congregations with the community and related agencies.


INTRODUCTION
The foundation is a legal entity that has certain characteristics and objectives.The  Muhammad Hidayat, 2022).Researchers also use a diachronic approach.The diachronic approach is a method used to explain the research conditions based on the chronology of time.This method is carried out with four stages, heuristics, source verification, interpretation, and historiography.

History of the Majlis
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foundation does not only focus on one field (education) but in accordance with Law No. 16 of 2001 which was later amended to Law No. 28 of 2004 the purpose of establishing the foundation also focuses on the social, religious and humanitarian fields (Simamora, 2012).North Sumatra is one of the regions that has a foundation engaged in social, religious, humanitarian and educational fields, namely the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang in North Sumatra.This foundation was established on July 22, 1996 which is located at Jalan Perhubungan No. 17 Laut Dendang, Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.Serdang.This role is carried out through activities that have been carried out as a form of implementation of the MTA congregation in studying the Qur'an and As-2023).The implementation of the activities of the MTA Deli Serdang Foundation has an impact on the continuity of da'wah and the development of the MTA Deli Serdang Foundation to the wider community.The activities carried out by the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang aim to support the ongoing process of Islamic propagation in North Sumatra, especially the Deli Serdang area.This foundation has an important role in the journey of Islam in Deli Serdang and North Sumatra.In addition, the existence of the MTA Deli Serdang Foundation is a new event for the history of the development of Islam in North Sumatra.this research is the existence of the MTA Deli Serdang Foundation which influences each other through the needs of the founders for the importance of reciting the Koran which is then structurally formed which is operated in accordance with their respective roles.
The interview was conducted by interviewing two sources, namely Mr. Supono, as the chairman of the North Sumatra MTA Foundation as well as the Deli Serdang Representative and the chairman of the MTA Foundation Representative of Medan Kota as well as the congregation of the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang Mr. Samin.This research is supported by the theory of structural functionalism.Data validity techniques in this study were carried out with four stages, namely: creadibility, transferability, dependability and The MTA Foundation is an Islamic education and preaching institution based in Surakarta.MTA was established on September 19, 1972 in Surakarta by Al-Ustadz Abdullah Thufail.The name Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an was chosen by Al-Ustadz Abdullah Thufail Saputra.Majlis comes from the Arabic Jalasa which means sitting.The word Tafsir Al-Qur'an is used as a sign that Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an studies the existing interpretation of the Qur'an and does not make its own interpretation of the Qur'an (Wahid, and branches are located in sub-districts (Profil Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an (MTA), 2015).One of them is the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang.MTA Deli Serdang Foundation was established on July 22, 1996 which is located at Jalan Perhubungan N0.17 Laut Dendang, Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.Previously the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang was located in the Veteran Complex then moved to market IV in hamlet VI and finally chose Jalan Perhubungan in Deli Serdang Regency as the current location of the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.MTA Foundation Deli Serdang, North Sumatra is also the center of the MTA in the North Sumatra region.This is because MTA Representative Deli Serdang is the first MTA established in North Sumatra.Development of the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang.The Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Foundation in North Sumatra has an institutional structure consisting of Representatives and Branches.In the North Sumatra region alone there are thirteen Representatives: Deli Serdang, Medan Kota, Binjai, Langkat, Bener Meriah whose working area covers North Sumatra and Aceh, Simalungun, Batu Bara, Asahan, Labuhan Batu Utara, to Sunday morning recitation at MTA Representative of Deli Serdang.The following is the condition of the Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Foundation Deli Serdang, North Sumatra when it has not been renovated.

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Figure 1.Condition of the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Medium Before Renovation Source: Yayasan Majlis Tafsir Al-Qur'an Deli Serdang

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Figure 2. The condition of the MTA Foundation Building Representative of Deli Serdang Undergoing Overall Renovation.Source: Google Maps The success and development that has been achieved is not as easy as mentioning the name of the MTA Foundation.Step by step is taken by the MTA Foundation to broadcast Islamic propagation.The success and development of the MTA Foundation Representative of Deli Serdang in North Sumatra is inseparable from all the individuals in it to continue to work together to preach Islam through activities carried out by MTA Representative of Deli Serdang which also collaborates with related agencies.These activities include the MTA Representative of Deli Serdang playing a direct role in the social, religious, educational and humanitarian fields.These activities include house renovation, distribution of independent packages, slaughtering and distribution of qur'ban animals, SAR teams, savings and loan cooperatives, Sirah Huda radio broadcasts with a frequency of 97.9 FM, recitation, donations in Palestinian humanitarian activities through MER-C, silatnas and blood donors.