KING FAISAL

The late King of Saudi Arabia was born in 1907, and was the second son, of king Abdul Aziz Ibne Sa'uz. He received religious education from his maternal grandfather Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Latif. After completing his education at an early age, Faisal started taking interest in the affairs of the started and helped his father in governing the country. He was made Governor of Hijaz, when he was only twenty. Latter on, he served as Saudi Foreign Minister  visiting several countries of the world where he held important discussions and gained a great deal of experience. He also, had the opportunity of holding the command of the Armed Forces of his country.


After the death of King Abdul Aziz, his eldest son Sa'ud become the King, Faisal was made the Crown Price and Prime Minister in 1958, Saudi Arabia was in serious difficulties at that time. Faisal used his wisdom and intelligence to overcome these difficulties at that time, 






Faisal used at that time his wisdom and intelligence to overcome these difficulties, In 1969, he resigned from the post of the prime Minister, but accepted it again in 1962. His elder brother King Sa'ud fell seriously ill in 1964, and Faisal was chosen as the King by the Council of ministers.

    King Faisal was devoted to Islam. He was a good Muslim and led a simple life. He did his best to see his people live according to the teachings of Islam. He possessed great qualities of leadership and proved to be an able ruler. He loved his people and  ruled the country wisely and justly under his rule, Saudi Arabia made great progress in many fields. He spend a lot of money on the development of his country. The main source of income for Saudi Arabia is mineral oil, and he made every effort to increase its production new factories and mills were set up in Saudi Arabia. and industry made great progressed. Vest areas of the desert were irrigate and new lands were brought under cultivation.