Sejarah Hizbut Tahrir dan Sepak Terjangnya

Summary

This transcript delves into the origins and ideology of Hizbut Tahrir, a transnational Islamic movement that advocates for the re-establishment of the Khilafah system, as envisioned by its founder, Taqiyuddin an-Nabhani. The movement, which began in Jerusalem in 1953, spread globally, including to Indonesia, where it aimed to unite Muslims under a single Khilafah. However, its political goals have sparked controversy, leading to its ban in over 20 countries, including Indonesia. The movement's challenge to the Pancasila ideology in Indonesia led to its official dissolution by the government in 2017.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hizbut Tahrir is a transnational Islamic movement that aims to establish a caliphate system based on Islamic law.
• 😀 The movement was founded by Taqiyuddin an-Nabhani, who believed that the caliphate system is the ideal way to govern the world according to Islamic principles.
• 😀 An-Nabhani was deeply influenced by the fall of the Ottoman Empire, viewing it as a major setback for the Islamic world and the caliphate system.
• 😀 The primary goal of Hizbut Tahrir is to unite Muslim identities worldwide under a single Islamic state, the Khilafah.
• 😀 Hizbut Tahrir's political vision is to replace current governance systems with an Islamic caliphate that operates under the principles of Sharia law.
• 😀 The movement first gained significant momentum in Jerusalem and spread to other countries, including Indonesia, through activists like Abdurrahman al-Baghdadi.
• 😀 Hizbut Tahrir spread its ideas primarily through university students, using campuses as venues for propagating its message of establishing a caliphate.
• 😀 In 1986, Hizbut Tahrir set up a forum to promote its ideology, which later grew into a significant movement in Indonesia.
• 😀 The movement's ideology has been seen as a threat to national security in various countries, leading to its ban in 21 countries, including several Muslim-majority nations.
• 😀 In Indonesia, Hizbut Tahrir's activities were deemed a threat to the Pancasila ideology and national unity, resulting in the official revocation of its legal status in 2017.

Q & A

What is Hizbut Tahrir and what is its core ideology?

Hizbut Tahrir is a transnational Islamic movement founded by Taqiyuddin an-Nabhani. It advocates for the establishment of a Khilafah system, which is a form of Islamic governance believed to be outlined in the Qur'an. Hizbut Tahrir's core ideology is to unify the Muslim world under a single Islamic state, the Khilafah, transcending national borders.

Who founded Hizbut Tahrir and what motivated its creation?

Hizbut Tahrir was founded by Taqiyuddin an-Nabhani in 1953 in Jerusalem. The movement was motivated by his dissatisfaction with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the end of the Khilafah system, which he believed was a significant setback for Islam. He sought to restore the Khilafah to ensure proper implementation of Islamic principles.

What is the significance of the Khilafah in the context of Hizbut Tahrir?

For Hizbut Tahrir, the Khilafah is viewed as an essential system for governing the Muslim world. It is seen as the only way to enforce Islamic law completely and is considered necessary for the unity of the Muslim ummah (community) under one leader, the Khalifah.

Why did an-Nabhani view the fall of the Ottoman Empire negatively?

An-Nabhani saw the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the subsequent end of the Khilafah as a major setback. He believed that the new systems of government that replaced the Khilafah were flawed and corrupted Islam by deviating from its principles and failing to govern in accordance with Islamic teachings.

What was an-Nabhani's role after returning to Palestine from Egypt?

After studying at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, an-Nabhani returned to Palestine and became active in politics. He began spreading his vision of a revived Khilafah and, in 1953, founded Hizbut Tahrir in Jerusalem to work towards the establishment of this system of governance.

How did Hizbut Tahrir spread to other countries, including Indonesia?

Hizbut Tahrir's ideology spread internationally through its followers. In Indonesia, the movement was introduced by Abdurrahman al-Baghdadi, a Hizbut Tahrir activist from Jordan, who began disseminating the group's ideas at institutions like the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB). Over time, this led to the establishment of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia.

What role did university students play in the spread of Hizbut Tahrir's ideas?

University students played a key role in spreading Hizbut Tahrir's ideas. Once students at universities like IPB understood the concept of Khilafah, they were tasked with spreading the movement's ideology to other campuses, which helped expand its reach.

What was the significance of the 2017 International Khilafah Conference in Indonesia?

The 2017 International Khilafah Conference (KKI), held at Gelora Bung Karno, attracted hundreds of thousands of participants. The conference, which promoted the idea of Khilafah ruling the world, marked a high point in Hizbut Tahrir's visibility and its efforts to gain wider support for its political goals.

Why has Hizbut Tahrir been banned in several countries?

Hizbut Tahrir has been banned in numerous countries because its ideology challenges the existing political systems, which are often secular or non-Islamic. Many governments view the group's goal of establishing a Khilafah as a threat to national sovereignty and stability. The movement has been banned in over 21 countries, including some with Muslim majorities like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

What is the government's stance on Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, Hizbut Tahrir has been considered a threat to the national ideology, Pancasila, and its system of governance. In 2017, the Indonesian government officially revoked Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia's legal status as a social organization, citing its challenge to the state's core principles and its potential to disrupt national unity.