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<p>West Sumatra, a Muslim-majority province in Indonesia, is deeply shaped by the influence of Islam in its social, cultural, and political life. During the Covid-19 pandemic, government efforts to curb the spread of the virus often met resistance, particularly when restrictions were perceived as limiting religious practices. This study explores how government authorities and Islamic religious leaders (<i>ulama</i>) worked together in shaping and carrying out health policies during the crisis. Using a qualitative approach that draws on interviews and secondary sources, the research highlights the pivotal role of <i>ulama</i> as norm entrepreneurs who helped legitimize and encourage compliance with public health measures. The findings show that the relationship between the state and <i>ulama</i> was not simply cooperative, but involved ongoing negotiation to balance public health priorities with religious obligations. Ultimately, the study concludes that effective Covid-19 governance in West Sumatra relied on this synergy between state authority and religious legitimacy, with coordination and dialogue serving as crucial mechanisms for bridging tensions and strengthening policy implementation in a society where religion is central to public life.</p>

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Covid-19 governance synergy: government and islamic religious leaders in West Sumatra

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    2026年5月27日

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  • Inda Mustika Permata,
  • Bima Jon Nanda,
  • Rifki Dermawan,
  • Melisa Yenti

摘要

West Sumatra, a Muslim-majority province in Indonesia, is deeply shaped by the influence of Islam in its social, cultural, and political life. During the Covid-19 pandemic, government efforts to curb the spread of the virus often met resistance, particularly when restrictions were perceived as limiting religious practices. This study explores how government authorities and Islamic religious leaders (ulama) worked together in shaping and carrying out health policies during the crisis. Using a qualitative approach that draws on interviews and secondary sources, the research highlights the pivotal role of ulama as norm entrepreneurs who helped legitimize and encourage compliance with public health measures. The findings show that the relationship between the state and ulama was not simply cooperative, but involved ongoing negotiation to balance public health priorities with religious obligations. Ultimately, the study concludes that effective Covid-19 governance in West Sumatra relied on this synergy between state authority and religious legitimacy, with coordination and dialogue serving as crucial mechanisms for bridging tensions and strengthening policy implementation in a society where religion is central to public life.