5th International Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chief</strong> <strong>Justices</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> WorldAddress byHon’ble Mr Abdullah B<strong>in</strong> Mohamed Al – YahyaDeputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice, K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi ArabiaIn this happy occasion I am glad to express person<strong>all</strong>y, and on behalf <strong>of</strong> my colleaguesfrom <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia, our great pleasure to attend and participate <strong>in</strong> thismeet<strong>in</strong>g, I thank you for <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong>vitation, and <strong>the</strong> warm welcome and hospitality extendedto us.With immense pleasure I would like to convey to your honorable conference <strong>the</strong> cordialgreet<strong>in</strong>gs and appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Custodian <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Two Holy Mosques, K<strong>in</strong>g Fahd B<strong>in</strong>Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, The K<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia and H.R.H. Pr<strong>in</strong>ceAbdullah B<strong>in</strong> Abdul Aziz, <strong>the</strong> Crown Pr<strong>in</strong>ce and <strong>the</strong>ir wishes <strong>of</strong> grand success for yourconference activities to achieve its noble goals.I would like to convey also to your honorable conference <strong>the</strong> cordial greet<strong>in</strong>gs andwishes <strong>of</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ued success <strong>of</strong> H.E. <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia who honored me and mycolleagues to attend on his behalf and participate <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> conference activities.We meet today <strong>in</strong> this friendly country with a feel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> bitterness <strong>of</strong> pa<strong>in</strong> towards what <strong>the</strong> world is suffer<strong>in</strong>g from bloodyevents and terrible scourges which resulted from wars, <strong>in</strong>justice and oppression added to threats <strong>of</strong> terrorism, violence andviolation <strong>of</strong> human rights, this bitter reality which is lack <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imum forms <strong>of</strong> justice; while justice is considered <strong>the</strong> mostnoble human values and pr<strong>in</strong>ciple. Justice is <strong>the</strong> fundamental <strong>of</strong> truth, on which heaven and earth are founded, or even <strong>all</strong>creation and <strong>all</strong> we see <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> existence <strong>of</strong> consistency, harmony and life is only because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> organization and balance <strong>in</strong>suitable range and justice made by Allah.So <strong>in</strong> <strong>all</strong> human civilizations justice is considered <strong>the</strong> measure for <strong>the</strong>ir survival or death, and <strong>the</strong>ir ladder convey<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m topersistence, progress, development and prosperity.S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>all</strong> humanity agree on <strong>the</strong> necessity <strong>of</strong> spread<strong>in</strong>g justice between people, Islam gave it special priority; <strong>in</strong> fact, <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>purpose <strong>of</strong> Islamic law is <strong>the</strong> establishment <strong>of</strong> justice <strong>in</strong> <strong>all</strong> life aspects, <strong>the</strong> Holy Qur’an which <strong>in</strong> fact <strong>the</strong> constitution <strong>of</strong>Islam, <strong>in</strong>cluded a lot <strong>of</strong> texts c<strong>all</strong><strong>in</strong>g and command<strong>in</strong>g for justice and deny<strong>in</strong>g and forbidd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>justice. The holy Qur’an says:“Allah commands justice, <strong>the</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> good”. In Islam <strong>the</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> justice is more comprehensive than mere judgmentbetween people, verily justice is commanded for <strong>in</strong> <strong>all</strong> aspects <strong>of</strong> life both <strong>in</strong> man’s relation with his creator, or relation withhimself or his relation with o<strong>the</strong>rs.Among <strong>the</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> justice <strong>in</strong> Islam is that it forbids <strong>all</strong> forms <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>justice, aggression, and rebellion; <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sunna <strong>the</strong> say<strong>in</strong>gs<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> prophet Allah never do <strong>in</strong>justice and <strong>of</strong> course He forbids us to do <strong>in</strong>justice to each o<strong>the</strong>r. Islam’s approach is that<strong>in</strong>justice is forbidden for <strong>all</strong> mank<strong>in</strong>d whatsoever <strong>the</strong>ir religion, races, classes or levelsmay be. Truth <strong>in</strong> Islam always overwhelms but never been overwhelmed. Allah says <strong>in</strong>Qur’an: “ And let not <strong>the</strong> hatred <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs to you make you swerve to wrong and departfrom justice. Be just: that is next to piety.” Of <strong>the</strong> features <strong>of</strong> justice <strong>in</strong> Islam and itsprotection <strong>of</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> human granted him by Allah is its unique respect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> humansoul, it forbids unjust kill<strong>in</strong>g; <strong>the</strong> Holy Qur’an says: “if any one slew a person, unless it befor murder, or for spread<strong>in</strong>g mischief <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> land - it would be as if he slew <strong>the</strong> wholepeople. And if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>all</strong> <strong>the</strong> people.”Hon’ble Mr Abdullah B<strong>in</strong> Mohamed Al– Yahya, Deputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice,K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia be<strong>in</strong>g garlandedat <strong>the</strong> airportHon’ble Mr Abdullah B<strong>in</strong> MohamedAl – Yahya, Deputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice,K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia address<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ConferenceThe K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia believ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> justice and its immense <strong>in</strong>fluenceon human societies development and progress, and abid<strong>in</strong>g by its Islamic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples has--78--
Hon’ble Mr Abdullah B<strong>in</strong> MohamedAl – Yahya, Deputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice,K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia receiv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>Conference Mementoand peace.contributed to streng<strong>the</strong>n and consolidate peace and security for <strong>all</strong> <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>world and has strongly denied <strong>in</strong>justice and violence and has resolved to fight aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>all</strong>forms <strong>of</strong> terrorism. The K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>all</strong> cooperated with <strong>the</strong> world community to ensureestablish<strong>in</strong>g and realization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> values <strong>of</strong> peace and justice and has ratified various<strong>in</strong>ternational conventions serv<strong>in</strong>g this noble value, aim<strong>in</strong>g for a world free <strong>of</strong> wars, hatred,disputes and discrim<strong>in</strong>ation, stress<strong>in</strong>g that Islam denies terrorism and violence and itregards <strong>the</strong>m as forbidden deeds contradict<strong>in</strong>g Islamic laws and rules which c<strong>all</strong> formoderation, and forbid transgression aga<strong>in</strong>st self, honour, m<strong>in</strong>d, and money, <strong>the</strong>y c<strong>all</strong> for<strong>in</strong>ternational cooperation for eradication and elim<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> terrorism and establish<strong>in</strong>gjustice and oppression <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>justice. The K<strong>in</strong>gdom’s response to your k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong>vitation is areal contribution with your efforts to create a unified vision for <strong>the</strong> world justice, securityI praise <strong>the</strong> concern <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> conference convener, Founder Manager, City Montessori School, Mr Jagdish Gandhi with <strong>the</strong>education <strong>of</strong> children aim<strong>in</strong>g to create an unique educational environment for <strong>the</strong> future generations, I would like to stresshere <strong>the</strong> concern <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> government <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Custodian <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Pr<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>of</strong> education <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>K<strong>in</strong>gdom as Islam c<strong>all</strong>s for education and <strong>the</strong> Holy Qur’an and Prophet (Sunna) say<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>all</strong> commanded for protect<strong>in</strong>gm<strong>in</strong>d from <strong>the</strong> darkness <strong>of</strong> ignorance and tak<strong>in</strong>g it to <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> knowledge and education, <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom also <strong>of</strong>fered freeeducation <strong>in</strong> various stages and education <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> youth accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> Islamic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and teach<strong>in</strong>gs which care forgood education <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> child who is regarded as <strong>the</strong> man <strong>of</strong> future. Care for <strong>the</strong> child starts earlier even before his birth, by<strong>the</strong> c<strong>all</strong> for tak<strong>in</strong>g great care <strong>of</strong> wise selection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> good spouses as that ensures realization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most noble target beh<strong>in</strong>dmarriage i.e. preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> good generation capable <strong>of</strong> realiz<strong>in</strong>g progress and development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nation.Verily young generation desperately needs fur<strong>the</strong>r scientific, psychological, and social care and most importantly tobe fur<strong>the</strong>red from <strong>the</strong> woes <strong>of</strong> wars and threats <strong>of</strong> ignorance, fam<strong>in</strong>es and ideological extremism and religious voidness andthat <strong>the</strong> child should live <strong>in</strong> right school and family car<strong>in</strong>g atmospheres, to avoid and fate that ended - as everyone remembers- with children to <strong>the</strong> refugees like which had resulted <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World War 2, as stated <strong>in</strong> some combative studies on <strong>the</strong>matter.In <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> your conference concern to enact and create an <strong>in</strong>ternational law for <strong>the</strong> world to contribute <strong>in</strong> combat<strong>in</strong>gaga<strong>in</strong>st crime and realize security and peace, I would like to stress here <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom’s cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g efforts to achieve thisnoble target through its application <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Islamic teach<strong>in</strong>gs which came with strict rules to deter those whodisturb security, <strong>the</strong>se laws were based on general mercy, and superior <strong>in</strong>terest is favoured i.e. it is <strong>the</strong> mercy collateral tojustice <strong>in</strong> Islamic law. For this reason, - from <strong>the</strong> aspect <strong>of</strong> precaution- some penalties and deterrents have been prescribed- <strong>in</strong> conform with crime reality and <strong>the</strong> situation threats <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>al, while ensur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong> necessary guarantees for trial, andma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> accused. For more care <strong>in</strong> this respect <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia had recently issued anumber <strong>of</strong> Judicial laws: The Law <strong>of</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Procedures. The Law <strong>of</strong> Procedure before <strong>the</strong> Shari’ a Courts, and<strong>the</strong> Code <strong>of</strong> Law Practice. All <strong>the</strong>se assure access to justice and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> security and prosperity for <strong>all</strong>. Added to that<strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia works <strong>in</strong> cooperation with <strong>the</strong> world community for <strong>all</strong> thatensures realization <strong>of</strong> peace, security, stability and development.Lastly I repeat that <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia is honoured by your k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong>vitation,appreciat<strong>in</strong>g to Mr Jagdish Gandhi <strong>the</strong> Convener 5th International Conference, and hisrespected colleagues for <strong>the</strong> warm reception and hospitality extended to us, wish<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong><strong>the</strong> best for your good efforts <strong>in</strong> serv<strong>in</strong>g humanity to live <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> shadow <strong>of</strong> security andpeace and to be enabled to care and educate its generations <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> right secureenvironment. I wish cont<strong>in</strong>uous success for <strong>the</strong> conference to achieve its noble goals.Hon’ble Mr Abdullah B<strong>in</strong> MohamedAl – Yahya, Deputy M<strong>in</strong>ister <strong>of</strong> Justice,K<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong> Saudi Arabia and o<strong>the</strong>rmembers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Saudi delegation at <strong>the</strong>Lucknow Airport--79--