Judicial System

Judicial System in Saudi Arabia
as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a mercy, and
glad tidings for those who have submitted themselves (to
Allah as Muslims).” (Surah Al Nahl, verse no. (89)). The
characteristics of the Book include the following:
1. This is the speech of Allah, in word and meaning;
2. It is narrated by succession, generation after generation;
3. It comprises all fundamental Sharia principles/ rules so
Muslim nations need no other writing if they adhere to
its teachings.
Many verses of the Holy Quran deal with judicial issues
as in the verses about the concept of justice necessitating that
the whole nation, individuals and institutions, must abide by
it. Examples are the verses, “Verily, Allah commands that
you should render back the trusts to those to whom they
are due; and that when you judge between men, you judge
with justice. Verily, how excellent is the teaching which
He (Allah) gives you! Truly, Allah is Ever All-Hearer, All-
Seer” (Surah An-Nisa, verse No. (58)). As well Allah says,
“Verily, Allah enjoins Al Adl (i.e. justice and worshipping
none but Allah Alone – Islamic Monotheism) and Al-Ihsan
(i.e. to be patient in performing your duties to Allah, totally
for Allah’s sake and in accordance with the Sunnah (legal
ways) of the Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon
him), in a perfect manner), and giving (help) to kith and kin
(i.e. all that Allah has ordered you to give them, e.g., wealth,
visiting, looking after them, or any other kind of help), and
forbids Al-Fahsha (i.e. all evil deeds, e.g., illegal sexual acts,
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