Proponents Of Khilafah Understanding Want To Meet, Mahfud MD: I Don't Have Time To Serve Dialogue That Is Just A Sensation

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD/Antara

JAKARTA - A number of people want to meet the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfid MD, to discuss the implementation of the caliphate in Indonesia. This desire was recorded in a video which later went viral on Twitter.

In the 2 minute 19 second video that was spread, dozens of these people stood in front of the office of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

"This video will also reach the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Mahfud MD so that later he is pleased to schedule a meeting with us," said a man in the video that was seen on Friday, April 22.

Even if not with all relevant ministries and institutions, said the man, at least Mahfud could sit with them. Moreover, the implementation of the caliphate must be carried out in order to save Indonesia.

"Even if it can be followed up with a national symposium to discuss the caliphate proposal. The great teachings of Islam will save the Indonesian nation and even the world. This is very much better."

Mahfud MD responded to the video. He said this kind of thing is a form of aspiration.

However, the former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) admits that he does not have time to serve a dialogue that is merely seeking sensationalism. Moreover, dialogue related to the implementation of the caliphate system has often been carried out.

"I don't have time to serve dialogue which is just a sensation because open dialogues continue to be carried out. I've always been open everywhere," said Mahfud, quoted from his written statement to reporters.

Mahfud said he had often opened dialogues with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, to campuses and Islamic boarding schools. As a result, nothing from the dialogue could show that there was a standard system from the Qur'an and hadith regarding the state system.

Even if the proponents of the caliphate still insist that their wishes be obeyed, Mahfud has three suggestions. First, they can visit religious organizations such as Muhammadiyah, NU, and MUI.

"Show me which is the standard state system according to Islam. Remember, we are talking about the system, not values. When it comes to values, Tsanawiyah's children also know everything," he said. Because, to propose changes to the state system, this step is considered more suitable.

"Maybe there are Islamic political parties who are interested. Many Islamic political party activists know fiqh and fiqh proposals," said Mahfud.

If these two suggestions reach a dead end, then the proponents of the caliphate can create their own political parties.

"If there are no political parties interested, then just take part in the election itself. Create a political party, then take part in the election," he concluded.

Dear @mohmahfudmd please DO NOT give HTI a stage... they have no service at all in fighting for Indonesian independence... now they want to replace Pancasila with Khilafah 🙏 pic.twitter.com/81G0miS4c8

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