Article 1 of the Constitutional Declaration describes the Libyan state as follows: • it is a
democracy, wherein the people act as the source of political authorities •
Tripoli is the State capital •
Islam is the
State religion • The Islamic
Sharia is its principal source of legislation • the State grants the right of
freedom of religion for non-Muslim minorities •
Arabic is the official language • The State protects the linguistic and cultural rights of
all components of Libyan society Article 3 defines the
flag of Libya. Article 4 declares the aim of establishing a democratic State based on a
multi-party system. Article 6 describes the principle of
rule of law taking precedence over tribal or personal loyalties, and the principle of non-discrimination and equal rights of all citizens regardless of religion, ethnicity or social status, and the guarantee of the state upholding
women's rights, granting full participation of women in politics, economy and the social sphere. ==Provisions for the transitional phase==