The Resilience of Islamic Boarding Schools as National Sharia Economic Providers Before and After COVID-19

Abstract

Indonesia is a country that values religious freedomly. The reason for this is that Indonesia's economy can be classified as one of the Sharia-compliant economies. As is well known, innovation is required to enable the economy develop in tandem with changing times. The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant impact on a country's economic development. However, the development of the COVID-19 epidemic appears to have the potential to assist Islamic boarding schools innovate. The reason for this is that Islamic boarding schools can aid in the development of the national Sharia economy. The contribution of Islamic boarding schools to the economy will undoubtedly be significant, particularly for the Muslim majority of Indonesians. The function of pesantren in the economy industry is well-known to receive support from Bank Indonesia itself, which is claimed to be prioritizing infrastructure development. The findings show that Islamic boarding schools require protection in order to aid the Islamic economy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Islamic boarding schools served as a resource for people who wanted to follow Islamic teachings. Pesantren, on the other hand, have become a driving force for the economy as time has passed and a pandemic has emerged.