Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 81
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceArticle 81
Legal status of treaties
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.
Emergency provisions Article 82
Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 7 of this law, none of the provisions of
this law shall, in any way, be obstructed unless it is a temporary measure taken
during the time of war or in a state of emergency as specified by the law.
Constitution amendment procedure Article 83
No amendments to this law shall be made except in the same manner in which it has
been issued.
Shura Council Law
God or other deities Article 1
In compliance with Allah Almighty words:
[Those who respond to their Lord, and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their
affairs by mutual consultation; who spend out of what we bestow on them for
sustenance] "Shura Sura (ChapterXL11), Verse 38". And [It is part of the Mercy of
Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted , they
would have broken away from about thee : so pass over ( their faults , and ask for (
Allah's ) forgiveness for them ; and consult them in affairs ( of moment ). Then, when
thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their
trust (in Him)] "Al-Imran Sura (Chapter III), Verse 159".
And following His Messenger Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) in consulting his
Companions, and urging the (Muslim) Nation to engage in consultation. Shura
Council shall be established to exercise the tasks entrusted to it, according to this
Law and the Basic Law of Governance while adhering to Quran and the Path
(Sunnah) of his Messenger (PBUH), maintaining brotherly ties and cooperating unto
righteousness and piety.
God or other deities Article 2
Shura Council shall hold fast to the bond of Allah and adhere to the sources of Islamic
legislation. All members of the Council shall strive to serve the public interest, and
preserve the unity of the community, the entity of the State and nation interests.
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