Jokowi Thanked For The Solidarity Of Islamic Organizations For Residents Affected By COVID-19

JAKARTA - The government has been greatly helped by various acts of solidarity and social concern that have emerged from Islamic mass organizations and initiatives that have emerged from each community.

This statement was made by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) when giving an introduction to the Limited Meeting (Ratas) via a Video conference from the Merdeka Palace, DKI Jakarta Province, Tuesday, May 19.

"Including the use of zakat, the use of infaq, the use of alms to help our brothers and sisters who are affected by COVID-19," said President Jokowi as quoted from page setkab.go.id

Jokowi hopes that this solidarity action can continue, can expand even further so that it becomes a major movement in order to ease the burden on those in need.

On the other hand, Jokowi requested that the implementation of health protocols and PSBB regulations be truly explained, given understanding, socialized because the Government does not prohibit worship.

"In fact, the government through the Ministry of Religion encourages each religious community to increase the quantity and quality of their respective worship," said the President.

What is urged and regulated, according to the President, is worship that is carried out in accordance with health protocols.

"And the recommendation to worship at home that can be done together, I think we have often conveyed it," said Jokowi.