In Saudi Arabia, the rulers follow the Sunni branch of Islam, which is the dominant branch in the country. Sunni Muslims believe in following the teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Quran (the holy book of Islam) and the Hadith (the sayings and actions of the Prophet). They believe in the concept of the caliphate, where leaders are elected by the Muslim community to govern and maintain justice. Sunni Muslims also emphasize the importance of the unity of Muslims and the religious authority of consensus among scholars.
