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making apparatus. The ten-point reform bill as introduced by Faisal can be summarized in
the following points:
1. The introduction of a basic law (a constitution) while adhering to Islamic law. It
promised the establishment of a consultative council, Majlis Ashshura.
2. The enactment of provincial legislation that would regulate the system of local
governments.
3. The creation of an independent judiciary and authorization of the establishment of a
supreme judicial council and a ministry of justice.
4. The promulgation that the structure of the judicial council would comprise
members selected from both the lay jurists and the ulama community.
5. A commitment to the spreading of Islamic information.
6. The proclamation of reform and support of the religious agency responsible for the
application of Islamic teachings concerning the preserving of public morality.
7. A new program of state social obligations including the development of the
education system, the provision of student scholarships, social security and the provision
of Islamically compatible means of recreation for all citizens.
8. A pledge for regulating economic relations and the enhancement of commercial
activity and the introduction of legislation to assure progress and prosperity and economic
investment.
9. A pledged for economic developments, including improvements in roads, water
resources, industry and self-sufficiency in agricultural production.
10. The abolishment of slavery hitherto practiced in the country.
The package was timely. It set forth an environment for a new round of
modernization endeavor carefully intertwined with a proclaimed commitment to preserve
the Islamic heritage of the Kingdom. The ten point reform simply reflected a long-awaited
upgrading of the administrative apparatus to meet the rising expectations of the urban
classes, who were exposed to foreign sociopolitical concepts and technology. It reflected