The Quran was the foundation of this constitution while the Belgian constitution served as a partial model for the document, which guaranteed each citizen equality before the law, and a safeguarding of personal honour, property and speech.

By the royal proclamation of August 5, 1906, Mozzafar ad-Din Shah created this first constitution "for the peace and tranquility of all the people of Persia."

Article 3 of this chapter stated that (1) women, (2) foreigners, (3) those under 25, (4) "persons notorious for mischievous opinions," (5) those with a criminal record, (6) active military personnel, and a few other groups are not permitted to vote.

The fundamental laws of December 30, 1906 defined the role of the Majlis in the system and its framework.

Among the topics discussed in the amendment, was the declaration of Twelver Shi'ism as the state religion and establishment of a council of five high ranking Twelver Shia clerics tasked to make sure the laws passed by the parliament are not against the laws of Islam.