the cradle of Islam, to give utmost attention to the Holy Quran. "Thanks to Allah Almighty, we are in a state which is based on the Holy Quran and Sunnah. The first Saudi state was established under the leadership of Imam Mohammed bin Saud with the support of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul-Wahab; the second Saudi state was established by Imam Turki, while the third Saudi state was established under the leadership of King Abdulaziz," he elaborated. "We thank Allah almighty who has enabled us to make the Holy Quran and Sunnah the constitution of the country," he said, adding 'we pray to Allah Almighty to perpetuate his bounties on us'. Later, Prince Salman honored winners of the prize and launched the website of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance. The ceremony was attended by a number of princes and senior officials.
