The Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud had a seal, signature, and phrases used in official documents, speeches, and correspondence. His letters began with the phrase "Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim" (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful). He frequently used the phrase "Ma Ykhalif" (It does not contradict) to show his approval of a matter. He would sometimes write letters in his handwriting and conclude them with his official seal, which bore the inscription "Al-Wathiq bil-Wadud Abdulaziz Al Saud" (The One Who Trusts Allah the Loving, Abdulaziz Al Saud).
King Abdulaziz's royal seal was on his ring, which was oval-shaped and made of agate stone. The seal was engraved with the name of the Founding King, "Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal," and the year it was created, 1903, which was also the year the king began using the ring. The ring was one of the most valuable possessions of King Abdulaziz as it represented the symbol of authority. Any decision sealed with it was considered enforceable. The king used it to authenticate official decisions and issue royal decrees. After unifying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he used it to document several agreements and treaties made with tribes and regional leaders.
The seal of King Abdulaziz was used in international correspondence during the later stages of the Kingdom's unification. It became a symbol of the king’s sovereignty over the land he negotiated and reached agreements upon. The seal was used to stamp many treaties and agreements with foreign powers and countries. One of the stories that sources tell about the value of the seal is the security document issued by King Abdulaziz to a man who was wanted by one of the tribes. The king granted him security, which was authenticated with the seal on the document, affirming the safety he had been granted.
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