Is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia safe because of the existence of the two Holy Mosques and tawhid (the oneness of Allah), or because of the existence of oil?

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Some people say that our country, praise be to Allah, is safe because of the existence of oil. Yes. And some say it is safe because of the existence of what? Some people say that our country, praise be to Allah, is safe because of the existence of oil, petroleum. Yes. And some say it is safe because of the existence of the two Holy Mosques, and some because of the existence of tawhid (the oneness of Allah). So what is the correct view of that, may Allah grant you success?

The Shaykh:
Yes, and praise be to Allah, it is safe because of the existence of the good rulers and the existence of the scholars. This is the original basis. The original basis is the existence of the da'wah (calling others to Islam) in the hands of the scholars and the support of the rulers. As for the oil, this is assistance from Allah the Exalted. This is assistance from Allah and a favor from Allah; if it is utilized for good, then it is good.

The questioner:
And the second, what is it? The existence of the two Holy Mosques.

The Shaykh:
There is no doubt that the existence of the two Holy Mosques is a great distinction over the entire world and over all the lands of the earth. The existence of the two Noble Mosques is undoubtedly a great blessing from Allah. Therefore, it is obligatory for us to be more grateful than others, because Allah has enabled us to have these matters, yes, and He has placed their care in our hands. So we must thank Allah and fulfill the obligatory duties. Yes.