The Corona Pandemic, Lockdown Dilemma in Indonesia and The Need of The Social-Economic Solidarity: A Lesson from The Past

Abstract

This study looks at the different ways in which Muslim academics, ulemas, and clerics in Indonesia in 2020 responded to the Corona (Covid-19) pandemic, and how this led to confusion among people who were not familiar with Islamic principles. They argue that the use of pharmaceutical and medical remedies to combat the Corona pandemic (Covid-19) is in line with the wider human aspiration for global peace and prosperity. Despite setbacks, work continues on this. Emotional responses by some Muslim scholars and religious bodies led to widespread disillusionment and scepticism within and departures from certain Muslim sects. The government also missed a chance to push for more enlightened, humane, and civilised reforms. During the era of producing power, opportunities like this one arise frequently. Many anthropologists and other social scientists who have investigated the profound effects of diseases, pandemics, and natural disasters, whether they result from human error or major climate shifts, are cited as authorities in this context. As a growing nation, Indonesia is undergoing a number of abrupt transformations that have led to widespread societal upheaval with no clear goal in sight. Here they learn from the past that social and economic solidarity is crucial in reducing the global pandemic's devastating effects. The authors employ a qualitative strategy based on document analysis and literature review to back up their findings. They also examine the literature on Islamic beliefs, societal shifts, and the effects of pandemics. Critical discourse analysis is used to analyse how language is used to generate meaning and power relations in the texts, while thematic analysis is used to discover the primary themes and patterns in the data and literature. Muslim academics, ulemas, and clerics are discussed, and their various points of view and arguments are contrasted and analyzed in terms of their consequences for societal reform and unity.