In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful,
We, ABDULLA Al-SALEM Al-SABAH,
AMIR of the State of Kuwait,

Being desirous of consummating the means of democratic rule for our dear Country; and,

Having faith in the role of this Country in the furtherance of Arab nationalism and the promotion of world peace and human civilization.

Striving towards a better future in which the Country enjoys greater prosperity and higher international standing, and in which also the citizens are provided with more political freedom, equality and social justice; a future which upholds the traditions inherent in the Arab nature by enhancing the dignity of the individual, safeguarding public interest, and applying consultative rule yet maintaining the unity and stability of the Country; and

Having considered Law Number I of 1962 concerning the system of Government during the period of transition; and,

Upon the resolution of the Constituent Assembly;

Do hereby approve this Constitution and promulgate it.

PART I
THE STATE AND THE SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Article 1
Kuwait is an independent sovereign Arab State. Neither its sovereignty nor any part of its territory may be relinquished.

The people of Kuwait is a part of the Arab Nation.

Article 2
The religion of the State is Islam, and the Islamic Sharia shall be a main source of legislation.

Article 3
The official language of the State is Arabic.

Article 4
Kuwait is a hereditary Amirate, the succession to which shall be in the descendants of the late Mubarak al-Subah.

The Heir Apparent shall be designated within one year, at the latest, from the date of accession of the Amir.

His designation shall be effected by an Amiri Order upon the nomination of the Amir and the approval of the National Assembly which shall be signified by a majority vote of its members I a special sitting.

In case no designation is achieved in accordance with the foregoing procedure, the Amir shall nominate at least three of the descendants of the late Mubarak al-Subah of whom the National Assembly shall pledge allegiance to one as Heir Apparent.