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|conventional_long_name      = Islamic Caliphate according to the Sacred Rumeli Tradition in Suristan

|demonym                    = Qustanti, Qustantistani<br><small>see [[Rumelistan#Terminology|terminology section]]</small>

 

The Qustanti Caliphate is a theocratic monarchy. Though it is often described as an absolute monarchy, most scholars  consider this a mischaracterisation, as the Caliph is subject to Sharia, and the Qur'an and Ummatic Tradition act as a body of constitutional law.

The Caliphate regards itself as a sovereign entity that governs Qustantistan as a nation-state, but also rightfully claims religious and (in certain periods of history) civil authority over Qustanti Muslims outside of its territorial jurisdiction. Qustanti Muslims are required to pay tithes to the Caliphate through their congregations, and are obliged to participate in jihad if deemed called upon by the Caliph to defend the faith. All Qustantis, regardless of legal nationality, are considered subjects of the Caliph, and as such are automatically considered Qustanti nationals when in Rumelistan.

Qustantistan has an active foreign policy. Aside from national self-preservation, is main foreign policy interests are promoting Qustanti Islam and protecting Qustanti and other Shi'a minorities abroad, and seeking trade contacts to promote economic development. Qustantistan's main adversaries are the neighbouring Sunni [[State of Islam]], which Qustantis view as a false Caliphate, and [[Daxia]], which has long taken a hostile stance against its many Islamic neighbours. Many foreign policy analysts view Qustantistan and the State of Islam as locked in perpetual emnity for religious and geopolitical reasons, with both vying to establish themselves as the sole legitimate Islamic state and the dominant power in southeast Ixnay. The Qustanti-Batori rivalry was the main impetus behind the Nuclear Jihad programme (see below). The Caliphate's main ally is the Qustanti-dominated régime in [[Krakyerkir]].

 

Qustantistan has good relations with both [[Woolzistan]] and [[Heku]], the latter being a critical trading partner and source of foreign investment. The Caliphate's energy reserves and fair treatment of its Coscivian population have engendered good relations with the [[Kiravian Federacy]].

 

Qustantistan is a multiethnic, multilingual nation united by religion. Although the lowland ''Rumelavi'' of mixt Perso-Arabic and Græco-Roman heritage constitute the "mainstream" national culture of Rumelistan, a variety of smaller Iranic, Semitic, Hellenic, and Coscivian groups comprise the majority of the population.

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