Statistical Trend Analysis of COVID-19 and Impact of Islamic Outbreak Control Practices in Malaysia

Siti Haslina Mohd Shafie and Izzah Nur Aida Zur Raffar
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Siti Haslina Mohd Shafie: Geography Section, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Izzah Nur Aida Zur Raffar: Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara Alor Gajah Campus, Melaka

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 8, 3893-3904

Abstract: Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the trend of daily positive cases and cumulative cases of infection and death in Malaysia based on statistical records released by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, from January 25, 2020 until August 20, 2021. Methodology: The statistical analysis for this study using Mann-Kendall is further linked to Islamic aspects involving control measures practiced in Islamic life. Findings: The results of Mann-Kendall statistical analysis showed a sen-slope value at a significant value of alpha 0.05, hence the spread of the infection cases and death cases due to COVID-19 demonstrated that there was a positive association throughout the research period. The steady rise in COVID-19 infection cases in Malaysia resulted in high sen-slope values ​​of 10.099 and 1239 for positive and cumulative infection cases, respectively. Deaths cases and cumulative cases owing to COVID-19 with sen-slope values ​​at 0.039 and 4.229 from January 2020 to August 2021. In Islam, Muslims need to be aware that this test is a conviction in many aspects and that COVID-19 is not just a plague. Practicing Islamic teachings in preventing illness transmission and eliminate its harm on to other people from all walks of life is within the scope of ma‘ruf. Research implication: These findings indicate that policymakers and public health authorities should take into account culturally and religiously suitable strategies to improve adherence and the efficacy of health interventions. Recognizing and adhering to Islamic doctrines in disease prevention can significantly aid in managing the spread of illnesses, thereby protecting public health while respecting cultural and religious values.

Date: 2024
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