Community leaders in the hamlet did not remain silent in responding to this problem, they encouraged their residents to continue to carry out tahlil at their respective homes while praying for protection and avoiding disease outbreaks.
The community can also take alternative paths, such as, the implementation of tahlil is led by the head of the family and the congregation consists of family members who are at home. Local community leaders also gave an understanding that tahlil does not have to involve many people, especially during a pandemic. Enough with family members in the house is sufficient.
However, along with the reduced number of Covid-19 cases, the reason for re-implementing tahlil in the Purwojati Hamlet community. This policy was well received by the local community. The community began to hold tahlil which had been temporarily suspended. Even though it is allowed, the public is advised not to ignore health protocols such as wearing masks, maintaining distance and washing hands.
In addition to implementing health protocols, the public is also advised not to eat food in places so as not to cause crowds. Food that is usually eaten at the tahlil majlis, is now served to take home. Likewise with drinks that have been packaged together with food.
C. CONCLUSION
There are many traditions of Indonesian society that are still being maintained. Likewise with Indonesian Muslims who have diverse traditions. One of the Muslim traditions, especially in Java, is Tahlil. Tahlil is said to be a tradition because from the past until now it is still being maintained.
Tahlil is a common activity held by Muslims in Indonesia. The contents of the tahlil series are the reading of dhikr, verses of the Qur'an, the sentence of monotheism and ending with a prayer. Tahlil is usually held once a week on Friday night after maghrib.
With the outbreak of the Corona virus, many community activities have to be postponed or even threatened with cancellation, one of which is tahlil. If tahlil is usually carried out regularly once a week in congregation, during a pandemic tahlil will still be carried out but on a smaller scale, namely in their respective homes.
Under new normal conditions, tahlil will be held in turns at residents' homes, but do not neglect health protocols, such as wearing masks, keeping a distance and washing hands. Food that is usually served as a buffet, is converted into catering to be eaten at home, as well as drinks that have been provided along with the food.
