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Ali Muhammad bin Faisal Al Saud, son of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, sends a letter to King Salman presenting the draft constitution.
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per ALI MUHAMMAD BIN FAISAL AL-SAUD
Correu-e: alimuhammadbinfaisalalsaud@gmail.com (no verificat!) |
13 oct 2025
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This work, Your Majesty, is my way of declaring before Allah and History that Faisal's blood is not limited to a memory, but lives on in the moral responsibility of his descendants, among whom I count myself with true humility. |
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To His Majesty
Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
From:
Your nephew,
Ali Muhammad Bin Faisal Al-Saud
Son of His Majesty King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL
Your Majesty,
With the humility of a son who remembers his lineage and with the profound respect due to the Crown that you embody, I address Your Majesty to inform you that the constitutional project I have developed is not born of any personal aspiration, but rather an act of filial honor and loyalty to our House.
I present it in memory of my father, His Majesty King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, whose government was a beacon of modernity, justice, and spiritual vision for the Kingdom. He dedicated his entire life to elevating the dignity of the Saudi state on the international stage, strengthening our Islamic identity, and opening the doors to progress without renouncing the eternal principles of our faith.
This work, Your Majesty, is my way of declaring before Allah and History that Faisal's blood is not limited to a memory, but lives on in the moral responsibility of his descendants, among whom I count myself with true humility.
I submit it to you, not as a political proposal, but as an act of loyalty to our dynasty and as a testament to spiritual continuity between generations.
If Your Majesty deems it worthy, it will be an honor for me to have this document contemplated in the light of your wisdom, for the Crown is the custodian of the covenant between the nation and Allah, and all true endeavor must be presented before it with reverence.
May Allah prolong your life, strengthen your heart, and keep the Crown steadfast on the path of justice, as my father dreamed of and as our ancestors guard it.
With loyalty and respect, before Allah and before the Crown
Ali Muhammad Bin Faisal Al-Saud
Son of His Majesty King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Serving the honor of the House of Saud
To those who read these presents, raise in your prayers my Father Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, III King of Saudi Arabia and faithful Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to whom Allah has given a place in Paradise.
RUA ALAMEDA BARAO DE LIMEIRA 145, OFC 109, CAMPOS ELISEOS, CEP: 01202-000, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR THE CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, heir to a millennia-old spiritual tradition and custodian of the Two Holy Places, has lived since its founding under an unwritten pact between the Crown and the Nation, where honor, faith, and blood have constituted its supreme law.
However, modernity, geopolitical challenges, and the new generations of the Kingdom demand that this sacred pact be enshrined in a fundamental text, one that does not replace Sharia, but rather orders it, honors it, and projects it into the future within a clear and dignified state structure.
Therefore, this 13-Book Constitution is presented not as an importation of foreign models, but as an act of civilizing affirmation, where the Kingdom declares before Allah and before the Nations that it can modernize its government without breaking with its soul.
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MEANING AND ORDER OF THE XIII BOOKS
• Book I enshrines the sacred nature of the Crown and its historical continuity as a lineage serving Islam, introducing absolute primogeniture, including the King's daughters as legitimate heirs under the right of blood and honor.
• Book II establishes the spiritual foundation of the Kingdom, declaring that Islam is not only a religion, but a living civilization, and that the Crown reigns not by material dominion, but by spiritual pact.
• Book III defines the link between Sharia, political authority, and social justice, showing that law is not separate from compassion.
• Book IV organizes the powers of the State under a sacred hierarchy, where the Crown is a source of legitimacy and not a competitor of Parliament or the Government, but its moral axis.
• Book V recognizes dynastic succession as an institution of stability, opening the historical path to the inclusion of royal women in the line of succession, an act of justice and family honor before Allah.
• Book VI regulates the administration and organs of the Kingdom, preventing corruption and establishing that all administrative power is a service, not a privilege.
• Book VII proclaims citizenship and freedom of faith within the Kingdom, permitting respectful religious expression and protecting believers and nonbelievers under a single civic dignity.
• Book VIII guarantees the civil, social, and economic rights of its inhabitants, declaring that the Kingdom's wealth belongs to its people and not to a minority, and that social justice is a duty of the State.
• Book IX recognizes the other forms of religious worship permitted under respect and discretion, without imposing hostility, but rather coexistence under Islamic sovereignty.
• Book X consecrates the land of the Kingdom as sacred territory, not only by geographical boundaries, but as a spiritual mandate entrusted by Allah, where Mecca and Medina transcend the category of city to become the heart of the Islamic world.
• Book XI defines citizenship, naturalization and its conditions, declaring that being Saudi is an oath, not a formality, and that loyalty is the basis of nationality.
• Book XII establishes the Parliament of the Kingdom, born from the legitimate vote of the people, but always under the crown's authority. It establishes that royalty does not compete electorally, preserving its sacred neutrality.
• Book XIII defines criminal justice and the death penalty, under Sharia, but with an absolute prohibition of torture and humiliation, establishing that even the convicted person has the right to die with dignity under the gaze of Allah.
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FINAL SENSE
This Constitution is not a limit to the Crown nor a concession to the people, but a Pact between both, inscribed before Allah so that the Kingdom moves towards the future without losing its soul.
BOOK I — OF THE KINGDOM AND ITS SACRED NATURE
ARTICLE 1
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign entity, born under the mandate of the Sharia, the continuity of the lineage of the House of Saud and the spiritual mission of guarding the Two Holy Sanctuaries.
The existence of the Kingdom is not limited to the temporary limits of political power, but is conceived as a permanent civilizing mission, destined to preserve the dignity of Islam, guarantee justice among its inhabitants and keep alive the sacred alliance between the Throne, the Nation (Ummah) and Allah.
The Kingdom declares itself the legitimate heir of the Islamic tradition, protector of its spiritual legacy and responsible before Allah for ensuring moral rectitude, social justice and the continuity of faith in its territory and beyond its borders.
ARTICLE 2 — OF ISLAM AS A CIVILIZATION, NOT A MERE RELIGION
Islam is recognized in this Constitution not only as a religion, but as a comprehensive civilizing foundation, encompassing the form of government, public ethics, the legal order, social organization, the right to honor, a just economy, and the duties of sovereignty.
The Kingdom affirms that Islam is not a closed structure of worship, but rather a matrix of civilization that grants identity, justice, and a sense of history to its peoples. Therefore, every authority, political decision, or law emanating within the Kingdom must be in harmony with the civilizing principles of Islam and may not contradict its ethical, spiritual, and communal nature.
ARTICLE 3 — OF SHARIA AS THE SUPREME SOURCE OF ORDER
Sharia constitutes the primary and supreme source of the Kingdom's normative order.
No law, decree, or provision emanating from human power can be valid if it directly or indirectly contradicts the clear principles of Revealed Law.
State, civil, and military institutions are obliged to act in accordance with Sharia, not as a restrictive imposition, but as a path of justice, social balance, and mercy toward the people.
All legal interpretation must be guided by the principle of Maslahah (moral common good) and the protection of human dignity as a sacred creation of Allah.
ARTICLE 4 — THE CROWN AS THE AXIS OF SPIRITUAL AND POLITICAL UNITY
The Crown is recognized as a sacred, indivisible institution and a symbol of national cohesion, whose exercise is not limited to political command but encompasses the preservation of the spiritual honor of the Kingdom.
The King is, before Allah and the Nation, the Custodian of Morality, Protector of the Honor of Islam, and Guarantor of Social Justice.
His authority is not considered a privilege, but a sacred responsibility that binds him to the judgment of Allah in this life and in the eternal.
ARTICLE 5 — OF THE UMMAH AND ITS COLLECTIVE DIGNITY
The Saudi Nation (Ummah) is composed of all those who, under the protection of the Kingdom, share its moral destiny and its duty of loyalty. Every citizen is a living part of the spiritual heritage of the State and cannot be treated as an undignified subject, but as co-responsible for the honor of the Kingdom.
Loyalty to the Crown is not blind, but is articulated through the pact of mutual respect:
• The Throne guarantees justice, protection, and dignity.
• The People offer loyalty, legitimate obedience, and defense of the Kingdom against any moral or material threat.
ARTICLE 6 — OF THE COVENANT OF OBEDIENCE (BAY'AH) AS THE FOUNDATION OF LEGITIMACY
Obedience to the Crown is established through the covenant of Bay'ah, which is not a blind act of submission, but a conscious alliance between the Throne and the Nation, founded on justice, morality, and accountability before Allah.
The Bay'ah is performed before witnesses and with full awareness of its spiritual weight, and obliges the King to govern equitably, and the people to uphold the stability of the Kingdom.
Any obedience not anchored in justice is void. Any authority that betrays the morality of the Kingdom automatically loses its spiritual legitimacy.
ARTICLE 7 — OF THE RECIPROCAL DUTY BETWEEN THRONE AND PEOPLE
The King has the sacred duty to protect the life, dignity, lawful property, and faith of the people, and the people have the duty to defend the Crown as a symbol of national unity and honor.
No power can confront the other without breaking the founding pact.
The Kingdom declares that tyranny is alien to Islam, as is sedition that seeks to destroy the legitimate order.
ARTICLE 8 — OF THE HOUSE OF SAUD AS A PROTECTIVE DYNASTY
The House of Saud is recognized as the guardian family of the Kingdom, heir to a mission of spiritual and political protection assumed before Allah and before History.
Its lineage is not conceived as a material hereditary domain, but as a moral guardianship transmitted from generation to generation.
Every member of the Royal House who participates in government affairs will be subject to a higher ethic of honor, and any deviation from this responsibility will be judged not only by the law, but by the religious conscience of the people.
ARTICLE 9 — OF THE LINEAGE AS THE MORAL TREASURE OF THE CROWN
The lineage of the House of Saud is considered a moral and historical treasure, not susceptible to being commercialized, adulterated, or used for personal interests.
Every representation of the Kingdom's authority must honor the memory of its ancestors, including King Faisal—a martyr of Islamic political honor—whose legacy of justice and dignity is an inseparable part of the State's identity.
It is declared that lineage without virtue is empty, and that blood only has value when it honors the principles of the House.
ARTICLE 10 — ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN AS BEARERS OF HONOR AND SPIRITUAL HERITAGE
The Kingdom recognizes women as the spiritual and moral pillar of the dynasty and the Nation, and affirms that by right of blood and dignity, they cannot be excluded from the continuity of the Crown or from the honor of succession.
Women, as mothers, daughters, or heirs of the lineage, are legitimate bearers of the dynastic value and the spiritual connection of the House with Allah.
Their exclusion would be a betrayal of the Kingdom's moral covenant with its own genealogy.
BOOK II – OF THE CROWN AND ITS LEGITIMACY
ARTICLE 11 — SACRED NATURE OF THE CROWN
The Crown of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is declared a sacred and moral institution, the foundation of which lies not solely in political authority, but in the spiritual guardianship of Islam and the Holy Places.
He who wears the Crown does not govern out of personal ambition, but by historical mandate and responsibility before Allah, and his authority will always be judged by the justice that he guarantees to the people.
ARTICLE 12 — INVIOLABILITY OF ROYAL DIGNITY
The person of the King is inviolable in his dignity, not because of worldly privilege, but because it represents the spiritual unity of the Kingdom, and symbolizes the continuity of the covenant between the House of Saud and Allah.
To attack the dignity of the King is to attack the cohesion of the Kingdom and constitutes a grave act against the moral order. However, the King himself is subject to the judgment of Allah and to the duty of justice before his people, since inviolability is not a license for injustice.
ARTICLE 13 — PRINCIPLE OF ABSOLUTE PRIMOGENITURE
The succession to the Crown shall be governed by the principle of absolute primogeniture, whereby the first legitimate son or daughter of the reigning monarch, born within a marriage recognized by tradition and Sharia, shall be the legitimate heirs to the Throne.
This principle eliminates all discrimination based on gender, affirming that valid royal blood transmits honor with equal force to male or female, provided that fidelity is maintained to the House, the Sharia, and the Nation.
ARTICLE 14 — ON THE RIGHT OF BLOOD AND ITS MORAL PURITY
The right of succession shall be recognized only when dynastic blood is united with moral purity.
Blood without virtue does not generate legitimacy, and any heir who betrays the principles of the Crown will, by an act of justice, lose his spiritual right to rule.
Lineage is not limited to biological genealogy, but to the conscious incorporation of the heir into the tradition of justice, dignity, and guardianship of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 15 — CONDITIONS OF SUCCESSION LEGITIMATION
To be recognized as a legitimate heir to the Throne, the following shall be required:
1. To be the legitimate firstborn son of the reigning monarch.
2. To be born into a union recognized by the tradition of the House of Saud and in accordance with Sharia law.
3. To take an oath before the Crown Council, declaring:
"I promise, before Allah and before the honor of my lineage, to guard the people, protect Islam, and never betray the dignity of the House of Saud."
4. To demonstrate sufficient intellectual, spiritual, and ethical training to assume the role of guarantor of the Kingdom.
5. Not having committed treason, corruption, or alliance with moral or material enemies of the Nation.
ARTICLE 16 — OF THE CROWN COUNCIL AS GUARDIAN OF LEGITIMACY
The Crown Council is hereby established as an organ of wisdom and dynastic guardianship charged with:
• Verifying the moral and legal correctness of the succession.
• Serving as a solemn witness to the oath of the heir.
• Reminding the King and his descendants of the religious and moral duty of their authority.
This Council does not have the power to elect the heir, but it does have the power to recognize or reject the spiritual legitimacy of the heir if corruption, unworthiness, or betrayal of the essence of the Kingdom is demonstrated.
ARTICLE 17 — OF THE MATERNAL TESTIMONY OF HONOR
It is solemnly recognized that the mother of the heir, in her capacity as bearer of the blood bond and transmitter of moral identity, must bear a symbolic testimony of honor before the Crown Council, declaring:
"I swear before Allah that I have raised this son or daughter in the honor of the House and that his or her blood has not been contaminated by disloyalty or shame."
This act, of a spiritual and ceremonial nature, recognizes for the first time in the history of the Kingdom the role of women as moral legitimizers of the Crown.
ARTICLE 18 — SOLEMN FORMULA OF THE HEIR'S OATH
The legitimate heir or heir must publicly pronounce, before Allah, the Nation and the Royal House, the following formula:
"I swear by Allah, who is witness to the hearts, to serve the Kingdom with justice, to protect the honor of Islam, not to subordinate the Crown to foreign interests and to defend my people as a father defends his son and a mother protects her house."
Without this oath, the succession has no spiritual validity, even if it meets the blood requirements.
ARTICLE 19 — OF THE RECEPTION OF THE OATH AND ITS BINDING CHARACTER
The Crown Council, represented by the member with the highest moral authority, will receive and confirm the heir's oath, pronouncing before the Nation:
"We grant, before Allah, our acceptance as long as you honor the House. If you ever betray this oath, your blood will not protect you, and the people will have the right to remember that the Crown belongs only to those who guard its honor."
This act does not grant power, but rather makes it conditional on the eternal moral fulfillment of the oath.
ARTICLE 20 — OF THE REGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL CUSTODY OF THE THRONE
In the event of the King's temporary incapacity, an honorable Regency will be appointed, preferably headed by the legitimate heir, always under the protection of the Crown Council.
The Regency may not alter oaths, modify the sacred structure of the Kingdom, or compromise alliances that affect the moral independence of the State. Any act carried out during the Regency must be presented to the Crown Council once the King regains his authority or the new monarch is proclaimed.
BOOK III — OF GOVERNMENT AND SHURA.
ARTICLE 21 — ON THE SPIRITUAL ROLE OF THE ROYAL MOTHER AS A SOURCE OF DYNASTIC HONOR
The figure of the Royal Mother is constitutionally recognized as the spiritual axis of the lineage and the source of moral legitimacy for the heir.
The Crown declares that the throne is inherited not only by blood, but also by the moral purity transmitted in the maternal womb.
The State will grant the Royal Mother treatment with ceremonial dignity, and her opinion on matters of dynastic honor may be invoked as moral testimony before the Crown Council.
When the Mother blesses the oath, the Kingdom feels that Allah has borne witness.
BOOK III — OF GOVERNMENT AND SHURA
ARTICLE 22 — OF THE KING AS THE SOURCE OF NATIONAL DIRECTION
The King, as Custodian of the Crown, directs the government of the Kingdom in accordance with the Sharia and the civilizing principles of Islam.
His authority is not conceived as a personal domain, but as a spiritual mission to protect justice, internal peace, and the dignity of the Nation.
The King may issue royal decrees (Marasim Malikiyyah) that are binding on all branches of government, provided they respect the Sharia and the covenant with the Ummah.
ARTICLE 23 — OF POWER AS DELEGATION AND NOT AS PROPERTY
All administrative, military, judicial, or economic power in the Kingdom does not belong to men, but to Allah, and the rulers exercise it as an Amanah (sacred trust).
The exercise of power that deviates from mercy, justice, and honor is considered spiritual corruption and may be revoked by the Crown Council through a solemn ruling.
ARTICLE 24 — NATURE OF THE SHURA COUNCIL (CONSULTATIVE PARLIAMENT)
The Shura Council is recognized as an institution of obligatory and honorable consultation, composed of persons of wisdom, legal knowledge, military experience, or spiritual merit.
Although the Kingdom is a sacred monarchy, the voice of the scholars and legitimate representatives of the people must be heard, in accordance with the Islamic principle:
"Wa shâwirhum fil-amr" — And consult them in matters.
ARTICLE 25 — COMPOSITION AND HONOUR OF THE SHURA COUNCIL
The Shura Council shall be composed of:
1. Religious scholars renowned for their integrity (Ulama of honor).
2. Generals and strategists of proven loyalty to the Kingdom.
3. Legitimate representatives from the regions of the Kingdom, elected on merit and not ambition.
4. Women of lineage or intellectual merit who can provide moral and social advice, reaffirming that intelligence and virtue are genderless in Islamic civilization.
This Council will not contest power with the Crown, but will remind rulers of the moral weight of their authority before Allah and History.
ARTICLE 26 — THE PARLIAMENTARY OATH AS AN ACT OF HONOR
Every member of the Shura Council, before taking their seat, must pronounce the following formula in the presence of the Book of Allah and the Crown:
"I swear by Allah that my word will not betray the truth, that I will not serve interests contrary to the Nation, and that my tongue will not be an instrument of fitna (discord) or corruption. I will speak justly, even if it is against myself."
Without this oath, no member may express a valid opinion or participate in council, since only the word purified by honor deserves to be heard by the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 27 — PROHIBITION OF HOSTILE FACTIONS AND FOREIGN LOYALTIES
The formation of blocs, parties, or internal factions that, under the guise of representation, seek to divide the moral unity of the Kingdom or serve ideological interests alien to the Islamic and monarchical identity of the State is absolutely prohibited.
Any loyalty to foreign embassies, corporations, or doctrines that compromises the spiritual or political sovereignty of the Kingdom will be considered treason against the Crown and the Ummah, and must be judged as such.
ARTICLE 28 — APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER BY ROYAL MANDATE
The King may appoint, from a list of three candidates presented by Parliament, a Prime Minister or Chief Administrative Officer of the Kingdom, who will be responsible for executing royal decrees and coordinating the administration of the State.
This office does not confer authority over the Crown or the Shura Council, and its legitimacy depends exclusively on its honor, its efficiency, and its manifest loyalty to the King and the people.
ARTICLE 29 — FORMULA OF OBEDIENCE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
The Prime Minister, before assuming his duties, must publicly declare:
"I obey the King not as a man, but as the symbol of the covenant between Allah, the Nation, and the House of Saud. If I ever disobey justice, may my office be removed from me and my name remembered in shame."
With this formula, the office is elevated to an act of spiritual responsibility, and not a simple temporary administration.
ARTICLE 30 — MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE FACE OF THE HONOUR OF THE KINGDOM
Every minister of the Kingdom, without exception, must understand that his office is not a privilege, but a sacred service.
Any minister who uses his position for personal gain, corruption, or humiliation of citizens betrays the Crown, Islam, and the dignity of the Kingdom, and his dismissal will be considered an act of justice, not punishment.
The King, in his capacity as guardian of justice, may immediately dismiss any minister who tarnishes the honor of the office.
ARTICLE 31 — THE COUNCIL OF THE WISE AS THE MORAL CONSCIENCE OF THE KINGDOM
The Council of the Wise (Majlis al-Hukamâ) is hereby established as a supreme advisory body composed of jurists, theologians, historians, and figures of unimpeachable honor, whose function is to permanently remind the State of its moral and spiritual obligation.
This Council does not govern or legislate, but has the sacred right to warn, in the name of Allah, when a decision deviates from justice or the honor of Islam.
Its word does not bind by law, but it binds by conscience.
ARTICLE 32 — ON THE HONOR OF PUBLIC SPEECH
Every statement made by an authority of the Kingdom—be it a parliamentarian, minister, or member of the Royal Household—is considered an act of historical responsibility and must be spoken with truth and respectful fear of Allah.
Public lies, double talk, or broken promises for political calculations are considered acts of moral shame and may be reported to the Crown by the Council of Sages.
BOOK IV — ON LAW, JUSTICE, AND PUBLIC MORALITY
ARTICLE 33 — ON THE DIVINE ORIGIN OF JUSTICE
Justice in the Kingdom does not originate from the will of the ruler, but from the higher command of Allah, which commands the protection of the innocent, correction of the unjust, and avoidance of oppression.
No judge, minister, or king may declare just an action that Allah declared unjust.
Justice is not a tool of the State: it is an attribute of Allah that the State must reflect.
ARTICLE 34 — SHARIA AS THE MEASURE OF ALL LAW
Every law, administrative order, or state decree must be compared with the principles of Sharia.
Any norm that directly or covertly contradicts the spirit of the Sacred Law lacks moral legitimacy and cannot bind its citizens in conscience.
The Kingdom proclaims that faith cannot be imposed by force, but no law may destroy the spiritual order of the State.
ARTICLE 35 — THE JUDGE AS GUARDIAN OF RECTITUDE
The judge, in the Kingdom, is more than an enforcer of rules; he is a custodian of spiritual rectitude in human affairs.
His mission is to prevent injustice from masquerading as legality and to correct without fear all forms of abuse, even if it comes from a minister or a member of the Royal House.
A judge who judges fairly will be rewarded as just.
A judge who judges unjustly will bear the burden of treason before Allah.
ARTICLE 36 — OF THE JUDGE’S OATH AND CONSECRATION
Every judge shall be invested by a solemn act in which, placing his hand on the Sacred Mushaf, he shall pronounce:
“I swear by Allah to judge fairly, not to sell my verdict for interest, not to fear the powerful nor despise the humble, and to remember that every sentence will be read over me on the Day of Judgment.”
Without this oath, no judicial decision will have spiritual validity or recognition by the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 37 — OF THE JUDGE’S MORAL INDEPENDENCE
The judge must not obey political, economic or dynastic orders if these contradict justice.
The only authority superior to his legal conscience is Allah, and any undue pressure on his spiritual duty is considered a serious offense against the Justice of the Kingdom.
A judge who fears Allah is a bulwark of the Kingdom.
A bought judge is its ruin.
ARTICLE 38 — THE STATE AS CUSTODIANS AND NOT OWNER
The State of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not the absolute owner of the nation's property, but rather the administrator and guardian (Amen) of what Allah has bestowed upon the people.
Any unjust confiscation, oppressive exaction, or illicit enrichment under the name of the State is a betrayal of the sacred trusteeship of power and will be prosecuted as a grave violation of spiritual justice.
ARTICLE 39 — THE ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF CORRUPTION
Corruption—whether by bribery, abuse of power, nepotism, speculation, administrative injustice, or the use of influence for personal benefit—is declared a direct enemy of the Crown and of Allah.
The corrupt official will be judged not only legally, but also publicly, in order to restore the honor of the Kingdom and warn future generations that the honor of Arabia cannot be bought or sold.
ARTICLE 40 — STATE SECRECY AND ITS MORAL LIMIT
The State has the legitimate right to maintain secrecy regarding strategic matters of security or defense of the Kingdom, provided that such secrecy does not conceal injustice, oppression, or betrayal of the Nation.
A secret that protects the Kingdom is honorable.
A secret that conceals injustice is treason.
The Crown Council shall have the moral authority to demand internal disclosure of information in case of suspicion of misappropriation of the interests of the Kingdom.
BOOK V — THE DEFENSE OF THE KINGDOM AND THE PROTECTION OF HONOR
ARTICLE 41 — THE SACRED DUTY TO DEFEND THE KINGDOM
Defending the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the spiritual and civil obligation of every faithful citizen. This defense is not limited to territorial protection, but extends to the defense of its honor, its faith, its legitimate authority, and its moral dignity against internal or external aggression.
A people armed with faith and honor is stronger than an army without a soul.
ARTICLE 42 — OF HONOR AS THE INVISIBLE BORDER OF THE KINGDOM
The first border of the Kingdom is not geographical, but moral.
When the honor of the Nation is attacked—whether through public insult to the faith, humiliation of the people, institutional corruption, or betrayal of the Crown—it is considered a hostile act against the spiritual sovereignty of the State.
The Kingdom reserves the right to respond in defense of its honor with the same solemnity with which it protects its sacred territories.
ARTICLE 43 — OF THE ARMY AS THE LOYAL ARM OF THE THRONE AND NOT AS AN AUTONOMOUS POWER
The Army of the Kingdom (Jaysh al-Mamlakah) is an institution of sacred obedience to the King and of exclusive service to the Nation. It may not constitute itself as an independent political force nor respond to foreign doctrines.
A soldier without loyalty to the Crown is not a defense, but a danger to the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 44 — OATH OF ARMED SERVANTS
Every member of the armed forces, before being armed, must solemnly swear:
"I promise by Allah to protect the Crown, respect the people, not to shoot at innocent people, not to take up arms against the Kingdom, and not
to submit my loyalty to any flag other than that of Saudi Arabia." This oath is considered a spiritual pact, and breaking it will be judged as treason in its most serious form.
ARTICLE 45 — THE ARMY AS A MORAL AND NOT JUST A TACTICAL INSTITUTION
The Army of the Kingdom will not only be an operational force, but a school of honor, spiritual discipline, and the guardian of national identity.
Officers will be taught that strength without faith is barbarism, and faith without discipline is weakness.
The soldier who respects the people and honors the flag is a citizen of higher virtue than the civil servant who forgets his spiritual duty.
ARTICLE 46 — SACRED MISSION OF THE ROYAL GUARD
The Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is declared the direct guardian of the Crown, not only in its physical dimension, but also in the preservation of the dignity and honor of the royal lineage.
Its duty is not to protect the King as an individual, but to protect the symbol of the covenant between the Throne, the People, and Allah.
Whoever serves in the Royal Guard must be an example of obedience, purity of intention, and spiritual discipline.
ARTICLE 47 — THE MATERNAL LINEAGE AS A CEREMONIAL PRESENCE IN THE DEFENSE OF THE THRONE
The ceremonial right of the maternal line of the heir or the King to be symbolically present at solemn military acts is constitutionally recognized, as testimony that the honor of the Crown also arises from the spiritual womb of the mother.
For from a mother is born the soul of the Kingdom, and from a loyal army its shield.
ARTICLE 48 — DEFENSE AGAINST FOREIGN INFLUENCES CONTRARY TO THE SPIRIT OF THE KINGDOM
No military alliance, cooperation pact, or foreign instruction may override the moral doctrine of the Kingdom.
All armed forces of the State must reject any order, doctrine, ideology, or symbol that contradicts the Sharia, the sovereignty of the Kingdom, or the dignity of the House of Saud.
ARTICLE 49 — PROTECTION OF THE SPIRITUAL LEGACY IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE
The Kingdom declares that in all situations of conflict, whether internal or external, it must protect not only the physical integrity of the territory, but also:
• The mosques and holy places.
• The honor of the civilian population.
• The historical documents of the Kingdom, including oaths, genealogies, and founding texts.
• The moral memory of the House of Saud.
ARTICLE 50 — OF THE PEOPLE’S DUTY IN THE SPIRITUAL DEFENSE OF THE KINGDOM
Every citizen of the Kingdom, man or woman, has a moral duty to avoid defamation, hate speech, and fitna (discord) that could weaken national unity.
The spreading of rumors against the Crown, incitement to division, or use of words to weaken the Faith and the Kingdom are considered hostile acts against the Nation.
A disloyal tongue can cause more harm than an enemy sword.
BOOK VI — ETERNAL OATH OF THE KINGDOM
ARTICLE 51 — OF THE INVIOLABILITY OF THE CROWN AS A SACRED COVENANT
The Crown is declared a sacred covenant between Allah, the House of Saud, and the Nation.
It may not be abolished, replaced, or humiliated by internal or external force, for its authority transcends time and is inscribed in the spiritual destiny of the Kingdom.
The Crown is not a title: it is the living symbol of the covenant with Allah.
ARTICLE 52 — ON THE ETERNITY OF THE OATH
The oath sworn before the Crown does not expire with the death of the sworn party, but passes to their descendants as a moral inheritance, unless they renounce it through manifest treason.
The pact with the Kingdom is not a political contract, but an eternal spiritual legacy.
ARTICLE 53 — ON THE CROWN AS GUARDIAN OF THE PEOPLE BEFORE ALLAH
It is declared that the King and his heirs will appear before Allah as guarantors of justice exercised in the Kingdom.
The throne does not confer immunity from the Final Judgment; on the contrary, it multiplies the weight of every decision in the divine balance.
Power will be counted as a blessing or as proof on the Day of Judgment.
ARTICLE 54 — ON THE DUTY OF THE NATION TO REMIND THE THRONE OF ITS MISSION
The people of the Kingdom have the right and duty to respectfully remind the Crown of its spiritual mission whenever they perceive it to be straying from justice.
This warning should be made without sedition or mockery, but with the solemnity of a believer seeking the good of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 55 — FORMULA FOR THE FINAL PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM
The formula for solemn proclamation is hereby established:
"In the Name of Allah, we declare this Kingdom to be the House of Justice, a refuge of honor, a supporter of Islam, and the sacred heritage of the House of Saud, until Allah inherits the earth and those who dwell therein."
ARTICLE 56 — THE NATION'S RESPONSE TO THE KING'S OATH
Upon this declaration, the people shall publicly respond:
"We bear witness before Allah that we will follow the Crown as long as it follows justice, and that we will defend this Kingdom as we would defend our own blood."
ARTICLE 57 — OF THE PERPETUITY OF THE KINGDOM UNDER ALLAH
The Kingdom declares that its existence is not limited to time, but is prolonged in the memory and honor of the righteous who build it, and that as long as faith, honor, and justice dwell in the House of Saud and its people, Allah will keep His protection alive over the Kingdom.
The Kingdom will not end as long as there is a heart that defends it in the name of Allah.
BOOK VII — OF CITIZENSHIP, EQUAL DIGNITY, AND RELIGIOUS COEXISTENCE
ARTICLE 58 — OF SAUDI CITIZENSHIP AS HONOR AND RESPONSIBILITY
Citizenship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is declared a spiritual honor, not merely a civil status.
Being a citizen of the Kingdom implies loyalty to the Throne, respect for the Sharia, defense of national honor, and commitment to justice.
Citizenship is not a passive privilege, but a responsibility before Allah and the Nation.
ARTICLE 59 — THE EQUAL DIGNITY OF EVERY INHABITANT OF THE KINGDOM
All inhabitants of the Kingdom, whether born or welcomed under its flag, are equal in dignity before the Law and before Allah.
No citizen may be humiliated because of their tribal origin, economic status, color, language, lineage, or gender.
Nobility is not measured by blood, but by the uprightness of heart.
ARTICLE 60 — THE RIGHT TO PROFESS ONE'S FAITH WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SACRED ORDER
Every inhabitant of the Kingdom has the right to practice their faith, provided that this does not violate Sharia, the honor of Islam, or the spiritual unity of the Kingdom.
The State will not persecute individual beliefs, provided that they are not transformed into a weapon of fitna, hostile proselytism, or propaganda against the Islamic identity of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 61 — ON BELIEVERS OF OTHER FAITHS AND THEIR DIGNIFIED TREATMENT
Believers of other religions residing in the Kingdom shall be protected in their lives, their dignity, and their right to prayer, provided that they respect the spiritual order of the State and do not seek to impose themselves upon it.
The Kingdom protects those who respect its identity.
ARTICLE 62 — ON THE RIGHT TO WEAR RELIGIOUS CLOTHING
Every believer, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, has the right to wear symbols of their faith or religious modesty, provided that they do not contradict public morality or are used as an act of provocation against Islam.
The wearing of the hijab, niqab, turban, cross, kippah, or other garments of faith shall not be grounds for discrimination, provided that they behave with respect and modesty.
ARTICLE 63 — PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RELIGIOUS OR NON-RELIGIOUS APPEARANCE
All forms of contempt, mockery, humiliation, or social exclusion of a person based on their dress or their lack of open religious practice are prohibited.
True faith is not imposed by surveillance, but honored by conviction.
ARTICLE 64 — ON THE HONOR OF PUBLIC SPEECH ABOUT FAITH
Anyone who speaks about religion in public, whether to defend or criticize it, must do so with respect, moral high ground, and without inciting hatred.
Religious institutions may not become instruments of political division or lynching tribunals.
Religious speech without wisdom is fire; with wisdom, it is light.
ARTICLE 65 — ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF MINORITIES OF CONSCIENCE
The Kingdom recognizes that in every nation there exist minorities of conscience, people who live their faith or their doubt in private.
As long as they do not publicly insult Islam or promote the destruction of public morals, they have the right to live in peace under the protection of the State, for Allah judges the hearts, not human courts.
BOOK VIII — CIVIL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS
ARTICLE 66 — RIGHT TO DIGNITY AS A SACRED GIFT
Every inhabitant of the Kingdom has the right to have his dignity, honor, and reputation respected.
A person’s honor may not be subjected to mockery, public humiliation, or contempt, either by authorities or by private individuals.
Human dignity is a creation of Allah. Whoever violates it is in conflict with his Creator.
ARTICLE 67 — RIGHT TO PHYSICAL AND MORAL INTEGRITY
No one may be subjected to torture, degrading punishment, or unjustified physical harm.
The institutions of the Kingdom shall ensure that no person is detained, interrogated, or tried without humane and fair treatment.
The human body is a trust (Amanah) entrusted to him by Allah.
ARTICLE 68 — RIGHT TO FREE MOVEMENT AND RESIDENCE
Every citizen of the Kingdom may move freely within its territory, choose his or her residence, and exercise a lawful profession, except in cases where this is impeded by legitimate security or justice requirements.
The land of the Kingdom belongs to Allah; its usufruct belongs to the people.
ARTICLE 69 — RIGHT TO FAMILY AND PROTECTION OF THE MORAL CORE OF THE HOME
The family founded in marriage in accordance with Sharia law is recognized as the moral core of the Kingdom.
The State shall protect the role of the father as its guide, the mother as a source of mercy, and the child as the spiritual heir of the Nation.
No authority may unjustly separate a child from his or her family, except to protect him or her from obvious harm.
ARTICLE 70 — RIGHT TO MORAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION
Every citizen has the right to receive an education that elevates his or her spirit, intelligence, and sense of responsibility to Allah and the Nation.
Education should not impose ideologies contrary to Islam or serve foreign interests that destroy the spiritual identity of the Kingdom.
Science without morality is destruction; morality without science is stagnation.
ARTICLE 71 — RIGHT TO HEALTH AND CARE FOR THE VULNERABLE
The Kingdom guarantees access to basic healthcare as an act of mercy and justice.
The State shall be the special protector of orphans, the sick, the elderly, the poor, and persons with disabilities, for neglecting them is a betrayal of the mandate of Rahma (Divine Compassion).
Allah does not bless a nation that abandons its weak.
ARTICLE 72 — RIGHT TO LAWFUL PROPERTY
The right to possess lawfully acquired property is recognized, and it may not be confiscated without just cause.
The State shall be the arbiter of justice in property matters, not their absolute owner.
ARTICLE 73 — ZAKAT AND MANDATORY SOLIDARITY
Zakat is declared the economic pillar of the Kingdom, as a purification of wealth and a mechanism of social justice.
Any accumulation of wealth that denies the circulation of sustenance among the children of the Kingdom will be subject to moral correction.
Wealth that is not shared becomes a witness against its owner on the Day of Judgment.
ARTICLE 74 — PROHIBITION OF USURY, SPECULATION, AND UNJUST ENRICHMENT
Usury, speculation on essential goods, market manipulation, and all forms of profit without lawful effort are prohibited, as they disrupt social harmony and contradict the justice of Sharia.
Impure gold burns the hand of the miser.
ARTICLE 75 — RIGHT TO DECENT WORK AND HONOR AT WORK
Every citizen has the right to decent work that does not humiliate their honor or subject them to exploitation.
The employer who oppresses the worker commits a fault against the justice of the Kingdom and betrays his role as economic custodian.
The worker's sweat is sacred, and his wages must be pure.
BOOK IX — OTHER FORMS OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND THEIR COEXISTENCE WITH ISLAM
ARTICLE 76 — RECOGNITION OF THE EXISTENCE OF NON-ISLAMIC BELIEF
The Kingdom recognizes that within its borders may live people of other religious faiths, including the People of the Book and communities with a spiritual tradition other than Islam, provided that they live under the protection of the Sacred Law and respect the Islamic identity of the State.
The Kingdom does not fear the presence of other beliefs, it fears injustice and the arrogance of the heart.
ARTICLE 77 — ON THE RIGHT TO PRIVATE PRAYER AND INNER DEVOTION
Every non-Muslim resident in the Kingdom has the right to pray privately, to preserve their sacred symbols, and to maintain the spiritual continuity of their faith, without language offensive to Islam or attempts to disrupt the public religious order.
Inner faith is a matter between the heart and Allah, and will not be subject to persecution if it does not challenge the religious peace of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 78 — NON-PUBLIC RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS
Non-Muslim religious communities may gather for their rites in spaces designated or approved by the authority of the Kingdom, without publicity, without mass public broadcasting, and without acts that could be interpreted as aggressive proselytism or symbolic challenge to the official faith of the State.
The Kingdom protects humble prayer, but will not allow the land of Islam to become a field of religious dispute.
ARTICLE 79 — PROHIBITION OF PROSELYTISM AGAINST ISLAM
Any attempt to convert Muslims by pressure, wealth, organized propaganda, or foreign influence is prohibited, as is the dissemination of doctrines that insult the Prophet, the Quran, or the sacred symbols of Islam.
Respect for the founding faith of the Kingdom is a condition for all religious freedom tolerated under its shadow.
ARTICLE 80 — PROTECTION OF FOREIGN SACRED SYMBOLS
No person belonging to another faith shall be humiliated, persecuted, or deprived of their private religious objects, provided that they are not used to provoke, offend, or generate public scandal against the religion of the Kingdom.
The humiliation of another’s sacred objects does not honor Islam; justice magnifies it.
ARTICLE 81 — ON THE DUTY OF LOYALTY TO THE KINGDOM ON THE PART OF EVERY RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Every non-Muslim religious community living under the authority of the Kingdom must publicly show loyalty to the Crown, pledging not to serve foreign interests or conceal activities contrary to the unity of the State.
Whoever lives under the flag of the Kingdom lives under its aman (protection) and must honor it.
ARTICLE 82 — ON THE PROHIBITION OF OBSERVANT TEMPLES AS AN ACT OF PARALLEL RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY
The construction of visible temples or religious structures that seek to establish parallel spiritual authority or visible public competition with the symbols of Islam on sacred territory of the Kingdom shall not be permitted.
Tolerance does not imply institutional equivalence.
ARTICLE 83 — PRINCIPLE OF MERCY AND ORDER
The Kingdom declares that mercy and justice will be the pillars that regulate coexistence with every non-Muslim community.
No one will be persecuted for their hidden faith, but any attempt to break the spiritual unity of the State will be firmly prevented.
The Kingdom offers shelter, but does not renounce its identity. Allah is witness.
BOOK X — OF THE TERRITORY AND ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS
ARTICLE 84 — OF THE TERRITORY AS A SACRED REPOSSESS ENTRUSTED BY ALLAH
The territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby declared sacred land (Ard Muqaddasa), entrusted by Allah to the House of Saud and to the Nation as a repository of faith, history, and honor.
Its protection is not only a military duty but also a spiritual obligation of every inhabitant of the Kingdom.
Whoever protects the land of the Kingdom protects the dignity of Islam.
ARTICLE 85 — OF THE RECOGNIZED LIMITS OF THE KINGDOM
The geographical limits of the Kingdom shall encompass the territories internationally recognized by legitimate treaties and agreements, in accordance with its historical sovereignty and its status as Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Any alteration of borders may only be carried out by honorable agreement, without humiliation, without concession due to weakness, and without unjust conquest contrary to Sharia law.
ARTICLE 86 — THE INVIOLABILITY OF NATIONAL TERRITORY
It is declared that no foreign force may establish bases, military posts, or zones of direct control on Saudi land without express authorization from the Crown and under a mandate limited in time and honor.
Any foreign presence shall be considered a guest under protection, not a sovereign authority.
ARTICLE 87 — SANCTUARY LANDS AND ZONES OF ABSOLUTE RESPECT
The cities of Mecca and Medina are recognized as the inviolable spiritual core of the Islamic world, and their sanctity prevails over all other political, economic, or military considerations.
No temporal power may overrule the honor of these places or disturb their sacred order.
Mecca and Medina do not belong only to the Kingdom; they belong to the whole of Islam, and the Kingdom safeguards them before Allah.
ARTICLE 88 — BORDER CROSSINGS AND THE HONOR OF ENTRY.
Every person entering the territory of the Kingdom, whether citizen or foreigner, must do so with respect, without the intention of causing religious offense, espionage, corruption, or introducing hostile ideologies.
Borders are not merely political controls, but thresholds of honor.
ARTICLE 89 — THE DESERT, THE SEA, AND RESOURCES AS PROPERTY OF THE SAUDI UMMA.
It is declared that the desert, territorial waters, mineral resources, oil, gas, and all natural wealth belong to the Nation under the administration of the Crown.
No private or foreign power may claim absolute ownership over them, as they are the heritage of future generations.
ARTICLE 90 — THE DUTY TO REVERENCE THE LAND OF THE KINGDOM
Every inhabitant of the Kingdom has a moral and civic duty not to defile, pollute, corrupt, or unjustly exploit the land, oases, deserts, seas, and historic sites.
Territorial degradation is considered an ethical violation against the memory of ancestors and an ecological betrayal of the divine mandate of custodianship (Khilafah).
The land of the Kingdom is an inheritance, not a commodity.
ARTICLE 91 — ON THE SACRED MAP OF THE KINGDOM AND ITS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
The creation of a Sacred Map of the Kingdom is hereby instituted, which will preserve not only the geographical boundaries but also the sites of spiritual memory, founding battles, tribal pacts, and ancient oaths.
This map will be preserved as a treasure of the State and a teaching material for future generations.
ARTICLE 92 — TERRITORY AS AN ACT OF FAITH AND RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE HISTORY
The territory of the Kingdom will not be defined solely by coordinates, but by the moral responsibility to protect its unity, its Islamic identity, its royal lineage, and its future projection.
Thus, it is declared before Allah that the land of Arabia is more than a kingdom: it is a testimony of faith on earth.
BOOK XI — CITIZENSHIP, NATURALIZATION, AND THE FORMS OF ACQUISITION AND LOSS
ARTICLE 93 — CITIZENSHIP AS A BOND OF HONOR AND LOYALTY
Citizenship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not considered a mere legal document, but a bond of loyalty, honorable obedience to the Crown, and spiritual recognition of the Kingdom’s identity.
Whoever is Saudi carries a part of the Nation’s honor, and their behavior will be evaluated not only by law, but by conscience before Allah.
Being Saudi is not an empty right; it is a living oath.
ARTICLE 94 — LEVELS OF BELONGING TO THE KINGDOM
Three degrees of legal relationship with the Kingdom are recognized:
1. Saudi Citizen by Right of Blood – one born to a Saudi father or mother under an oath of loyalty.
2. Saudi Citizen by Naturalization of Honor – one who receives citizenship by decree of the Crown as exceptional recognition.
3. Protected Resident (Mu'āhid) – one who lives under the laws of the Kingdom with legal permission, without citizenship, but under guaranteed protection.
ARTICLE 95 — ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP BY BLOOD
Any son or daughter born to a Saudi father or mother is a Saudi, provided that the parents remain loyal to the Kingdom and have not renounced their oath to the Crown.
Affiliation is considered both legal and spiritual: the child inherits citizenship just as he or she inherits honor.
ARTICLE 96 — NATURALIZATION BY MERIT AND LOYALTY
The Crown may grant citizenship by exceptional decree to foreigners who:
• Have served the Kingdom with honor in science, defense, diplomacy, or humanitarian service.
• Have demonstrated public loyalty to the Crown, respect for Sharia law, and fidelity to the order of the Kingdom.
• Do not seek immediate benefit, but rather true integration into the Saudi identity.
This act will be called "Honorary Naturalization" and will be recorded in a solemn registry kept by the Crown.
ARTICLE 97 — COMMON NATURALIZATION
Citizenship may be granted to foreign residents who:
1. Have resided for an extended period in the territory of the Kingdom (the length of time will be determined by royal decree).
2. Have no history of disloyalty, corruption, or ideological propaganda contrary to Islam or the Crown.
3. Take a solemn oath of obedience and publicly renounce all foreign loyalty that contradicts the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 98 — ON THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AS AN ABSOLUTE CONDITION
No naturalization shall be valid without a solemn oath taken before the Crown or its authorized representative, in which the applicant declares:
"I swear by Allah fidelity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, obedience to the Crown and respect for the Sharia, renouncing any loyalty that contradicts this oath."
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ARTICLE 99 — ON LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP DUE TO AN ACT OF TREASON
Citizenship may be withdrawn by decree of the Crown in cases of:
• Treason against the Crown or collaboration with an external enemy.
• Grave insult to the sacred symbols of the Kingdom or of Islam.
• Espionage, state corruption or participation in campaigns to weaken national identity.
Whoever betrays the Crown, per se, renounces the right to be called a Saudi.
ARTICLE 100 — MORAL BANISHMENT AND LOSS OF THE SAUDI NAME
In extreme cases of doctrinal hostility or public sedition against the Kingdom, the Crown may declare the individual a moral banished person, withdrawing all honors, benefits, and rights of public recognition, without the need for physical expulsion from the territory, if it so suits justice.
ARTICLE 101 — RIGHT TO RESTITUTION FOR REPENTANCE
Anyone who has lost citizenship may request restitution if they demonstrate true repentance, recognized by a council of honor and confirmed by decree of the Crown.
Mercy is the King's right when justice has been satisfied.
ARTICLE 102 — REGISTRATION IN THE REGISTER OF LOYAL NAMES
The Register of Loyal Names is hereby established, where new citizens accepted for merit and honor, whether born Saudi or naturalized by decree, shall be solemnly recorded.
This register shall be the sacred archive of the Kingdom, guarded as a memorial of those who swore an oath before Allah and the Crown.
BOOK XII — OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE KINGDOM AND ITS CONSULTATIVE FUNCTION UNDER THE CROWN
ARTICLE 103 — THE NATURE OF PARLIAMENT
The Parliament of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby established as a consultative and legislative body in civil matters and as the representative voice of the people, always under the supreme authority of the Crown and in absolute respect for the Sharia.
The Parliament of the Kingdom deliberates, advises and legislates in the light of Islam and the guidance of the Crown.
ARTICLE 104 — THE PRINCIPLE OF POPULAR REPRESENTATION
Parliament shall be elected by universal, direct and secret suffrage, granting every Saudi citizen of legal age the right to cast his or her vote freely, without coercion or buying of conscience, with the purpose of elevating the most worthy for the service of the Nation.
ARTICLE 105 — COMPOSITION OF PARLIAMENT
Parliament shall be composed of two chambers:
1. Majlis al-Ummah (House of the People) — Elected by direct vote.
2. Majlis al-Hikmah (House of the Wise) — Composed of jurists, religious scholars, academics, and figures of moral honor appointed by the Crown to preserve the spiritual and doctrinal dimension of the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 106 — EXCLUSION OF THE ROYAL FAMILY FROM THE ELECTIVE VOTE
No member of the House of Saud, directly or indirectly linked to the royal lineage, may run as an elective candidate for Parliament.
They may, however, be honorary advisors appointed by the Crown, maintaining their role above electoral competition, as a symbol of neutrality and moral guardianship.
Royalty governs by spiritual pact, not by electoral campaign.
ARTICLE 107 — MORAL PROFILE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE
To be a candidate for Parliament, the following are required:
• To be a Saudi citizen with a full oath of allegiance.
• Not to have been convicted of corruption, treason, or public disgrace.
• To publicly declare their commitment to legislate under Sharia law and in respectful obedience to the Crown.
• Not to belong to lodges, foreign ideological groups, or funding contrary to the Kingdom.
ARTICLE 108 — PARLIAMENTARY OATH
No representative may take his or her seat without solemnly declaring before the Mushaf and the Crown:
"I swear by Allah to legislate with justice, not to betray the faith of the people, to obey the Crown in what is lawful, and to combat corruption without fear of the powerful."
ARTICLE 109 — LIMITS OF PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE
Parliament may not interfere in:
• The line of succession to the Crown.
• Supreme military affairs.
• The exclusive functions of the King as Guardian of the Holy Places and rector of the Sacred Foreign Policy of the Kingdom.
He may, however, issue recommendations, oversee civil administrations, and propose laws that, to enter into force, must be ratified by decree of the Crown.
ARTICLE 110 — ON THE PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO SPEECH THROUGH PARLIAMENT
Parliament shall be recognized as an honorable channel of expression for the people, where legitimate petitions and needs may be raised without descending into chaotic protest, but in an institutional, respectful, and orderly manner.
The word of the people, when respectful and orderly, enriches the Crown.
ARTICLE 111 — ON THE CONTROL OF CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY
Parliament shall have the power of public inquiry into acts of administrative corruption, without affecting the affairs of the Royal Household or questioning its authority, but may protect the name of the Crown against abuses committed in its name by disloyal officials.
ARTICLE 112 — EXTRAORDINARY DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT
The King may dissolve Parliament in exceptional situations of crisis, sedition, or a breach of national unity, calling new elections within a reasonable period of time established by royal decree.
For Parliament exists to strengthen the Kingdom, not to divide it.
BOOK XII — SUPPLEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER
ARTICLE 113 — MECHANISM FOR APPOINTING THE PRIME MINISTER
The Parliament of the Kingdom, meeting in a joint session of the Majlis al-Ummah and the Majlis al-Hikmah, may, with the affirmative vote of two-thirds of its members, submit a list of three candidates chosen from among the civilian members of the House of the People (excluding any person of royal lineage), for His Majesty the King to choose and decree, in his sole discretion, who shall serve as Prime Minister of the Kingdom.
Parliament proposes from among the righteous; The Crown appoints the Prime Minister under oath before Allah.
• The King is not obliged to publicly justify his choice from the shortlist, as his decision is recognized as a sovereign act of wisdom and guardian of the balance of the Kingdom.
• Once appointed, the Prime Minister takes an oath directly before the King, declaring obedience and service to the people under the authority of the Crown and Sharia law.
ARTICLE 114 — ON THE SUBORDINATE NATURE OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
The Prime Minister does not govern in his own name, but by delegation from the King, and his authority shall cease immediately if the Crown withdraws its confidence by royal decree.
Executive power is not a throne, but a commission.
ARTICLE 115 — ON THE ACTS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom, once appointed by decree of His Majesty, shall have the power to execute the civil affairs of the State, always under the authority and supervision of the Crown.
Among his legitimate acts of government are recognized:
1. To appoint and remove ministers from his cabinet, freely choosing them from among honorable and capable citizens, reporting each appointment to the Crown for ceremonial ratification.
2. To present plans for public administration, development, and government efficiency, always in accordance with the spirit of Sharia and the directives of the King.
3. To coordinate the civil ministries, ensuring that no agency contradicts the Islamic identity of the Kingdom or the dignity of the Crown.
4. To answer to Parliament for the civil acts of the government, without diminishing his original loyalty to the King.
5. To ensure the administrative purity of the State, ordering investigations and civil sanctions against corrupt officials, referring highly serious cases directly to the Crown.
6. Represent the Kingdom in matters of civil administration before other nations, without compromising strategic foreign policy, which is reserved exclusively to the Crown.
The Prime Minister governs as the arm of execution, but the Crown remains the heart and conscience of the Kingdom.
FINAL TRANSITIONAL PROVISION — ON THE NATIONAL APPROVAL REFERENDUM
For this Constitution to acquire full force and legitimacy over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it must be presented to the people through a National Consultative Referendum, convened by decree of His Majesty the King.
1. All Saudi citizens of legal age, men and women with recognized civic rights, shall be called upon to vote freely in a solemn act of national decision.
2. The referendum shall be declared valid if the majority of the votes cast are in favor, and the Constitution shall then be proclaimed in the name of Allah, the King, and the People.
3. The act of referendum shall be considered a public pact of reciprocal obedience:
o The people pledge allegiance to the Crown under this Constitution.
The Crown promises protection, justice, and honor to the people under this same Fundamental Law.
Thus, the Constitution will not be born by imposition, but by alliance between the Crown and the Nation, before Allah as the Supreme Witness. |
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