ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone adapt in order to survive. The pandemic has an impact on all sectors of society, including religion, economy, health, and education. 'Aisyiyah is an organized women's Muslim group that helps the community in dealing with COVID-19. 'Aisyiyah uses tabligh as a form of information sharing to educate their cadres and the public regarding community problems in dealing with COVID-19. Through qualitative research methods, this study describes in detail how the model and impact of tabligh activities have been carried out by 'Aisyiyah during the pandemic. The results of the study show that tabligh regarding COVID-19 has been a means of education and enlightenment in the community that was met with high enthusiasm from the public. The During the pandemic, 'Aisyiyah East Java was involved in the Social Ta'awun Movement (people-help movement), Centelan and "For Masks.” Other efforts were also carried out by 'Aisyiyah to reach cadres and congregations and invite them to take part in online discussions, to make them feel that they are recognized, accepted, and treated humanely. A negative drawback of online outreach is that many people in East Java cannot attend because of difficulties in using information technology, but the positive impact is that people are able to attend tabligh at any time and do not need to attend in person. ‘Aisyiyah cares for its cadres through measures such as helping to boost immunity and strengthening faith and psychological health as well as providing moral support and assistance to cadres and their families who were left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic. © 2022 Journal of International Women's Studies.
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic occurred in Indonesia in early 2020, but the government (state) did not immediately respond to it through relevant policies. As a consequence, in 2021 there was an explosion of cases. In July 2021, for example, the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Indonesia was the highest compared with India and Brazil. The Indonesian government has limitations in fighting the pandemic, and, therefore, the involvement of nonstate entities is important. This study focuses on the strategic role of Muhammadiyah as a mainstream Islamic organization representing the realm of civil society participating in the response to COVID-19. Muhammadiyah is engaged in health, education, and community empowerment and is actively participating through its many hospitals, educational institutions, and volunteers. The various programs are coordinated by the Muhammadiyah COVID-19 Command Center (MCCC). This study looks at how independent associations in Indonesia assist the state in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.