Basic Law of Saudi Arabia

The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia (alternative name: Basic System of Governance; Arabic: النظام الأساسي للحكم‎, Al Nizam Al Asasi lil Hukm) is a constitution-like charter divided into nine chapters, consisting of 83 articles. Quotes The state protects Islam; it implements its Shari'ah; it orders people to do right and shun evil; it fulfills the duty regarding God's call. Article 23 [Islam], Chapter 5 Rights and Duties. About the Basic Law There is confusion among some people, who think a constitution takes the place of the Koran and the Sunna, which is not true. As you know, any Saudi who is familiar with the situation in Saudi Arabia cannot establish a constitution, a regulation, or a law that runs counter to the Islamic Shari'a. Talal bin Abd Al-Aziz, http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/1361.htm Saudi Prince Talal bin Abd Al-'Aziz Explains the New Method of Determining Future Kings in Saudi Arabia MEMRI January 12, 2007 Note that the transcript in the hyperlink has "can establish" due to a typographic error. It should be cannot. http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1361.htm Saudi Prince Talal bin Abd Al-'Aziz Explains the New Method of Determining Future Kings in Saudi Arabia See also Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran External links Saudi Arabia Category:Historical documents Category:Saudi Arabia Category:Law in Asia