THE PHENOMENON OF HAJJ DEPARTURE CANCELLATION AMONG MANDAILING NATAL SOCIETY AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: BETWEEN ALLAH’S CALL AND HUMANITY’S CALL

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam which obligatory to accomplish for those who are capable in terms physic, economy, and health. The number Indonesian hajj pilgrims as world’s most Muslim populous country elevates continuously year by year. Government Saudi Arabia cooperates with all populated countries make regulations understandings regarding quota arrangement on umrah that allowed visit two holy lands every In consequence, influence waiting list pilgrimage much longer, notably these past years amidst Covid-19 pandemic. response condition, government has decided cancel departures life safety. It unavoidable some may feel disadvantaged governments’ decision about cancellation departure due covid-19 pandemic situation. This study applies a qualitative descriptive method aims discover provide constructive input during its position viewed through maqashid al-Syariah (the objective Islamic law). result this reveals certainly considered aspects decide consecutive years. main purpose crucially beneficial because saving lives maintains human safety it following one five objectives sharia implementation (ad-dharuriyat al-Khamsa). Moreover, community, context pilgrims, should build positive relationship work together disseminate policy so removes misunderstanding pro contra community.