1. The formation of a consultative council to decide internal and
external issues on the basis of the Shari'a. Its members must be
honest, straightforward and representing all fields of expertise. They
must be totally independent and not be subject to any pressure that
may affect the authority of the council.
2. All laws and regulations of political, economic, administrative
or other nature must be reconciled with the principles of the Shari'a.
Trusted committees with expertise in Shari'a should be authorized to
repeal legislation not conforming to Shari'a principles.
3 . In addition to possessing specialized expertise, dedication and
honesty, government officials and their overseas representatives must
be unswervingly moral. Failing any one of the requirements for any
reason is an abuse of public trust and a fundamental cause of injury
to the national interest and reputation.
4. justice must be applied, rights granted and duties assigned in
full equality among all citizens, not favoring the nobles or
begrudging the weak. Abuse of authority by anyone whether by shirking
obligations or denying people what is their right is a cause for the
break-up and annihilation of society.
S. All government officials, especially those occupying the highest
positions, must be diligently scrutinized and must all be made
accountable with no exceptions. Government agencies must be cleansed
of anyone whose corruption or dereliction is proven, regardless of any
other consideration.
6. Public wealth must be distributed fairly among all classes and
groups. Taxes must be eliminated and fees that have overburdened
citizens must be reduced. Government revenues must be protected from
exploitation and abuse; priority in expenditure must be given to the
most urgent necessities. All forms of monopoly or illegitimate
ownership must be eliminated. Restrictions imposed on Islamic banks
must be lifted. Public and private banking institutions must be
cleansed of usury, which is an affront to God and His Prophet, and a
cause for stunting the growth of wealth.
7. A strong and fully-integrated army must be built and fully
equipped with weapons of all kinds, from any source. Attention must be
given to manufacturing and developing arms. The goal of the army must
be to protect the country and the Holy Sites.
8. Information media must be remodeled according to the adopted
media policy of the Kingdom. The goals must be to educate, serve Islam
and express the morals of society. The media must be purged of
anything conflicting with these objectives. Its freedom to spread
awareness through truthful reporting and constructive criticism must
be safeguarded within the confines of Islam.
9. Foreign policy must be based on national interest without
relying on alliances not sanctioned by the Shari'a. It must also
embrace Muslim causes. The Kingdom's embassies must be reformed to ena