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The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia (Alternative name: Basic System of Governance) is a constitution-like charter divided into nine chapters, consisting of 83 articles.〔(The Basic Law - Saudi Arabia Information )〕 The constitution of Saudi Arabia is "the Holy Qur'an, and the Sunna (Traditions)" of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, (as stated in Article One of the Basic Law), but the Basic Law contains many characteristics of what might be called a constitution in other countries ("The Law of Governance", "Rights and Duties"). The Basic Law is in accordance with the Salafi understanding of Sharia and does not override Islamic laws. ==History== Following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the First Gulf War, late King Fahd issued a royal decree that was officially published in official television channels and newspapers on the 31st of January 1992.〔(Saudi Arabia - Constitution )〕〔(Empty Reforms: Saudi Arabia's New Basic Laws May 1992 )〕 The Decree stated the following: ::Royal Decree No. A/90 ::27/8/1412 AH ::By the Help of Allah, ::We, Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consistent with the public interest, and in view with the development of the State in different fields, in addition to our enthusiasm to achieve our prospected objectives, we ordered the following: ::First: Issue the Basic System of Governance according to the context herein below. ::Second: Act in accordance with all the systems, orders, and resolutions that are currently adopted, until they are amended pursuant to the Basic System of Governance. ::Third: The Basic System of Governance shall be published in the official journal and shall be enforceable as of the date of its publication.〔(Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs )〕 The Consultative Council also came to life about a year after in the light of the emerging conditions affecting the country after the war. The Saudi cultural and religious views stigmatize any reference to "Constitution" other than the Qur'an itself and the practice of Muhammad. Article 1 of the Basic Law emphasize that "God's Book (Qur'an) and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad), are its (Saudi Arabia) constitution".〔( Wikisource )〕 As the prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz puts it, who's referred to as the "red prince" and the "free prince" among other nicknames for his liberal views, there cannot be "a constitution, a regulation, or a law that runs counter to the Islamic Shari'a" in Saudi Arabia〔(Saudi Prince Talal bin Abd Al-'Aziz Explains the New Method of Determining Future Kings in Saudi Arabia ) 12 January 2007〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Basic Law of Saudi Arabia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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