5- Islam is the official religion in Palestine while other divine religions and their sanctity are respected.

6- Principles of the Islamic doctrine are the basic source of legislature. The followers of other fivine religions can regulate their own personal affairs in accordance with the provisions of this constitution, and with the sustenance of unity, stability and development of the Palestinian people.

(from Title I: General Fundamental Provisions, *The Second Draft of the Palestinian Consititution prepared on 8 July 2000 with God's help*. Translated by LAW, the Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment.)