Sultan Sharif ul Hashim, who reigned from 1450 to 1480, decreed the rules of succession in the sultanate.
1.“Bangsawan”—He must be descended from the first Sultan of Sulu.
2.“Ilmawan”—He must be a firm believer in Islam and must actively observe its principles, or is a performing Muslim.
3.“Rupawan”—He must be an upright Muslim Royal Datu with good moral value, physically and mentally fit, with exemplary character and a regal personality befitting the head of the Sultanate.
4.“Altawan”—He must have enough wealth to uphold the dignity of the Sultanate of Sulu.
5.“Umullan”—He must be of legal age and have wisdom and experience. He must be a male heir of twenty one years of age and above.
6.“Astanah ha Lupah Sug”—He must be a resident of the Sultanate of Sulu.
7.“Nahinang Raja Mudah”- He must be a Raja Mudah or a crowned Prince.
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