It is the fundamental assumption of the polity of Saudi Arabia that the Holy Quran, correctly applied, is more suitable for Saudi Muslims than any secular constitution.

This assumption must be viewed in the context of a nation which is completely Islamic. The entire Saudi population is Muslim; the only non-Muslims in the country are foreigners engaged in diplomacy, technical assistance or international commerce. If they are non-Muslims, they may practise the rituals of their religion in the privacy of their homes. So there is no problem of ethnic, religious or linguistic pluralism or multiculturalism, such as is found in virtually all other developing countries.

Some critics of Saudi Arabia may advance the argument that, since the Holy Quran is almost fourteen centuries old, it does not meet current circumstances, is out of date and should be replaced by a newer form of constitution which would better suit the needs and conditions of the modern world. Such critics fail to recognize that the Holy Quran, which Muslims believe is the word of God, is perfectly able to cope with the events and issues of all times if rightly followed.

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