The following is from the draft english translation of the Arabic book مقدمة الدستورأو الأسباب الموجبة له (Introduction to the constitution and the evidences that make it obligatory) published by Hizb ut-Tahrir 1382 Hijri (1963 CE). Please refer to the original Arabic for accurate meanings. Please note some of the adopted opinions of the Hizb have changed since the time the book was published so any of the adopted literature published after this book which contradicts what is mentioned in this book abrogates those specific points Article 22: The Principles on which the Ruling System is based The ruling system is based upon four principles. These are: 1. Sovereignty belongs to Shari'ah and not to the people. 2. Authority belongs to the Ummah. 3. Appointing one single Head of State is obligatory upon the Muslims. 4. The Head of State reserves the exclusive right to adopt the Shari'ah rules. He has the competence to enact the constitution and all the laws. This article outlines th
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