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Status of the Constitution

Saudi Arabia
  • English
    The regime derives its power from the Holy Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah which rule over this and all other State Laws. (Basic Law, Art. 7)
  • Arabic
    يستمد الحكم في المملكة العربية السعودية سلطته من كتاب الله تعالى وسنة رسوله. وهما الحاكمان على هذا النظام وجميع أنظمة الدولة. (النظام الأساسي، المادة 7)

Status of the Constitution

Saudi Arabia
  • English

    … Constitution: The Holy Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah (traditions) … (Basic Law, Art. 1)

  • Arabic

    … ودستورها كتاب الله تعالى وسنة رسوله صلى الله عليه وسلم ... (النظام الأساسي، المادة 1)

Status of the Constitution

Saudi Arabia
  • English
    The implementation of this law shall not violate the treaties and agreements the Kingdom has signed with other countries or with international organizations and institutions. (Basic Law, Art. 81)
  • Arabic
    لا يخل تطبيق هذا النظام، بما ارتبطت به المملكة العربية السعودية مع الدول والهيئات والمنظمات الدولية من معاهدات واتفاقيات. (النظام الأساسي، المادة 81)