Guarantees of Protection for Non-Muslims Rights in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia According to Islamic Law

Abstract

There are much talks and debates on whether Islam guarantees the principle justice and equity in its dealings with non-Muslims, and that the fundamental rights of Non-Muslims are not guaranteed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study aims to examine this subject with the objective of highlighting the rights of Non-Muslims under Islamic Law vis-a-vis the legal system of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study is a qualitative research and it adopted inductive, historical, and comparative methods in its investigations. We show that there is no discrimination against Non-Muslims under Saudi Law. This is in line with principle of Islamic human rights Law, which is the basis of the Saudi Law as derived from the holy Qur’an and the Tradition of the holy Prophet Muhammad May peace be upon him.

Keywords

Human Rights, Islamic Law, Shariyah Law, Non-muslims rights.