Masjid-based Disaster Management: How Masjids in Malaysia Support the Needy
Mohd Nazmi Mohd Khalli,
Mohd Farid Mohd Sharif
Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic and the great flood of 2021 significantly impacted society. However, masjids have proven effective institutions in disaster management efforts, particularly in social welfare. This study examines the role of masjids in managing disasters in Malaysia, specifically during the 2021 great flood and the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualitative research involves in-depth interviews based on case studies, with the results analyzed thematically. A total of 14 masjids as informants were selected from ac… Show more
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