Interpretation of Istitha'ah in Tafsir Al-Azhar and Its Relevance to the Implementation of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This paper explains the meaning of istitha'ah in interpretation al-Azhar and its relevance to implementation Indonesian pilgrimage during Covid-19 pandemic. research is library research, using methodology maudhu'I interpretation. The primary source this book Tafsir Al-Azhar written by Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah published Nurul Islam Foundation Jakarta 1982. study found that provision piety, because according Buya Hamka best piety Allah SWT. Therefore, author concludes concept offered seems irrelevant if it applied pandemic, not harmony with al-maqasid al-syariah which centered on five benefits, especially benefit soul Hifzh an-nafs. In addition, Hamka's experience when performing hajj 1927 also impossible apply at time, considering differences legal rules. Theoretically, expected contribute development Islamic studies, field interpretation, while practically provide scientific explanations wider community regarding problems implementing Hajj pandemic