Sources of Saudi Law

1. Rules of the Islamic Sharia

1.1. Primary Rules

1.1.1. The Sunna

1.1.2. The Holy Quran

1.2. Secondary Rules

1.2.1. Qiyas or analogical reason

1.2.2. Consensus of Muslim jurists

1.2.3. Public interest

1.2.4. Local custom

2. Statutes

2.1. How Laws are Enacted

2.2. The Council of Ministers Contrasted with related ministries

2.3. The Shura Council Decision

3. The Basic Law Of Government

3.1. Royal Decrees

3.2. Royal Commands

3.3. The Council of Ministers Decisions

4. Administrative Regulation

4.1. Regulations

4.2. Ministerial Decisions

4.3. Circulars