Pancasila as the Crystallization of the Values of the Islamic Civilization of the Archipelago

Abstract

This research aims to reveal how Pancasila is a crystallization of the noble values of the Nusantara Islamic Civilization (Tamadun Islam), which have been underappreciated incontemporary national discourse. Thru a qualitative approach with a historical- philosophical study design and critical discourse analysis, the research traces the traces of Nusantara Islamic values in historical documents—such as royal manuscripts, yellowbooks, BPUPKI archives—as well as socio-cultural practices in pesantren and local communities. Data was collected thru in-depth interviews with religious scholars, academics, and historians; participant observation; and documentary studies. Dataanalysis using the interactive Miles and Huberman model with source and theorytriangulation. The research findings indicate that the five principles of Pancasila havestrong roots in the values of Nusantara Islamic Civilization: Belief in the One God reflects the inclusive tawhid of the Wali Songo; universal humanity aligns with the principle of rahmatan lil 'alamin; Indonesian unity is inspired by national brotherhood; deliberationis rooted in the traditions of shura and custom; and social justice is based on Islamic economic principles such as zakat and the prohibition of usury. Furthermore, theresearch confirms that Pancasila is not merely a secular product or a political compromise, but rather an organic continuation of moderate, tolerant Islamic civilizationrooted in local wisdom. Thus, Pancasila functions as both normative legitimacy andabulwark against the decontextualization of Islam, while also strengthening religious moderation based on our own civilization. This finding recommends integratingNusantara Islamic values and Pancasila into education, public policy, and social life as astrategy for national ideological resilience.