Influence of the practical wisdom (hikmah) and piety (taqwa) on sustaining the challenges of post-COVID-19
Abstract: The practical wisdom (hikmah) is developed through education and experiences. The combination of the practical wisdom (hikmah) with piety (taqwa) enables sustainable decision and action. Both the practical wisdom (hikmah) and piety (taqwa) are available in every individual. When individuals with practical wisdom and piety are facing challenges and difficulties, they will easily face the situation with practical solutions and efforts. This study aims to explore the influence of the practical wisdom and piety (taqwa) in addressing the challenges emanating from the measures to curb COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses personal interviews with seven managers to solicit their practical wisdom on how the practical wisdom (hikmah) and piety (taqwa) can be applied in addressing the challenges resulting from the measures to curb COVID-19 pandemic. The informants suggested a combination of practical wisdom and piety through collective efforts involving many individuals and groups. The study recommends the creation of social solidarity among businesses to harmonise practical wisdom and piety (taqwa).