Tahlil is a series of dhikr, tawassul and sometimes contains prayers addressed to people who have died. Tahlil is usually held every Friday night after Maghrib. Because people are used to it, of course it will be different if tahlil is not implemented. People who are unable to hold a tahlil event will usually be replaced on the following Friday night or replaced with someone else's tahlil schedule.
The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus has hampered the implementation of community traditions, one of which is Tahlil. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is not only felt by the people of the city, we who are in the village also feel it. Tahlil, which is usually held every Friday night, had to be temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, local community leaders recommend tahlil and send prayers on a small scale, for example, only done at their respective homes with family members at home.
2. Literature Review
In an article written by Camelia entitled "A unique way for residents to do Tahlil with Social Distancing" on Liputan6.com media, it is stated that residents in an area hold a tahlil event with the guidance of someone from the mosque using loudspeakers, while other residents follow from their respective homes. This is an effort to carry out tahlil while still paying attention to health protocols, namely limiting social contact and crowds.
The news media Kalteng.co.id also explained that they carried out virtual tahlil which was followed by the ministry, caregivers and students of Islamic boarding schools as well as other ranks of state officials. This activity was held in the meeting room of the Deputy Governor of Central Kalimantan on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
3. Problem Formulation
a. What is meant by tradition?
b. What is meant by tahlil?
c. What are the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the implementation of community activities?
d. Why did the Covid-19 pandemic affect the implementation of tahlil in Purwojati Hamlet?
