THE ROLE OF WEST JAVA NAHDLATUL ULAMA (NU) ORGANIZATIONS IN OVERCOMING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Bambang S. Ma^arif1, Asep A. Siddiq2, Malki A. Nasir3, Hadi P. Hendrawan4

1, 2, 3, 4 Fakultas Dakwah Universitas Islam Bandung

Abstract

Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) is the largest socio-religious organization in Indonesia that struggles in its path with its unique techniques and approaches. In the era of the covid-19 pandemic, people now see that there are many victims floating, but at the same time they are treated to information, some of which is true, but some of it is not (hoax). So that people seem to be divided: they believe in the existence of COVID-19 and some do not believe it, and view it more as a global elite conspiracy with business motives. As a result, people do not want to be vaccinated, with the risk that the number of people infected with COVID-19 will increase. The purpose of this study was to obtain data on the role of NU in tackling COVID-19 in West Java. The role of the organization includes policies, agendas, and evaluation of them. This research method is qualitative. Research findings: NU policies in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic put more emphasis on maqashid al-syari^ah to save mankind, especially Muslims and their congregations- NU^s steps in tackling COVID-19 are fostering jam^iyyah and congregations to get health and keep disaster away. By conveying messages of da^wah nuances that motivate people to face Covid-19. Combining spiritual, intellectual and physical health, worship and mu^amalah, reading the Koran. Communication media are used: mass media, social media, and outdoor. Zoom meetings are often used and are more effective in disseminating organizational and public information- evaluation of the program is carried out by approaching the congregation through internal and external channels, both vertically and horizontally organizationally.

Keywords: The role of NU, NU and da^wah organizations, da^wah in the era of covid-19

Topic: Islamic Education