<![CDATA[It seems like there is no end of the discussion of khilāfah (Caliphate). In Indonesia, recent issues concerning khilāfah encompasses a claim that khilāfah rejects or in a confrontation with Pancasila. Pro and Contra ideas came out bringing several argumentation from each sides, and it is clear that a detail discussion with valid analysis and authentic evidences are truly demanded to argue, is system of khilāfah contrast with Pancasila or in reverse? To answer such a question, this paper will explain concept of khilāfah from perspective of Taqiyyudin al-Nabhani, one of Muslim figure defending khilāfah. His idea and discourse has spread in various countries including Indonesia. The argumentations consist in this paper are: the origin of concept of khilāfah, figur of chaliph, system of Daulah Islamiyah, foreign and domestic political policy according to khilāfah, and an effort to esablish khilāfah according to Taqiyyudin al-Nabhani. Moreover, this paper will elaborate the similarities between khilāfah and Pancasila in their government system as well. Through a discussion referring to Nabhani’s writing such as Nizam al-Islam, Nizam al-Hukm fi al-Islam, al-Muwassa’ wa Munaqqah bi ‘abdil al-Qadim Zallum, al-Daulah al-Islamiyyah, and Al-Syakhsiyah al-Islamiyyah, it is concluded that khilāfah does not contradict or confront Pancasila. From its historical aspect, the rising of khilāfah and Pancasila utilizes a conformable principles such as prioritizing a principle of deliberation, religious morality and spirituality, social justice and welfare.]]>
