Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 23
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 23
Status of religious law The State shall protect the Islamic Creed and shall cater to the application of
Shari'ah.
The State shall enjoin good and forbid evil, and shall undertake the duties of the call
to Islam.
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Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992)) · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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