DAKWAH KEMANDIRIAN PONDOK PESANTREN PASCA PANDEMI COVID-19

Abstract

Pondok Pesantren as the oldest institution in the field of Islamic da'wah as well as education in Indonesia. Its existence has proven to have made a major contribution to the history of the struggle for Indonesian independence. The history of the founding of Islamic boarding schools was initiated and initiated by individuals (kyai) and some from an association or organization. In 2019 a virus emerged that was very dangerous to human life in the wuhan region, China. In early 2020, the dangerous virus spread to Indonesia and is better known as Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19). The spread of Covid-19 has had an impact on various aspects of life, including Islamic boarding schools. Islamic Boarding Schools really feel the impact, one of which is in the economic field, where the learning process must continue while the income / input from the guardians of students decreases drastically.

In this study used qualitative research methods, using a phenomenological approach. Research in the field of Islamic boarding school self-reliance in the economy. The place of research is Pondok Pesantren Al-Amin Central Lampung with data collection methods by means of interviews, observation and documentation.

The results of this study indicate that the impact of Covid-19 greatly affects the operations of Islamic Boarding Schools. However, the existence of this problem provides inspiration for the administrators and caregivers of the Al-Amin Islamic boarding school to make efforts for economic independence. By inviting all elements of Islamic boarding schools, all are expected to play an active role in the da'wah movement of economic independence by maximizing the potentials of the pesantren. Thus, independent efforts were made to improve the economy, such as by opening confections, catfish and carp cultivation, laundry and canteens.