[1] The party was able to attract a following amongst intellectuals and middle class elements, and became a prominent force of the secular opposition.
It considered armed struggle as the only option to overthrow the ruling system of Saudi Arabia.
[1] The party raised three main demands, introduction of political liberties, nationalization of oil resources, and the end to foreign military presence in Saudi Arabia.
[1] Moreover, until the 1982 crackdown, the cadres of the party were well represented amongst the staff of the legal newspaper al-Yaum (اليوم).
[3] In April 1982 the party was dealt a severe blow, as Saudi state forces arrested hundreds of its members.
However, several of the released had problems returning to government services or were denied travel abroad.