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| Yemeni who insulted Islam to lose his head |
| 2003-02-04 |
| Saudi Arabia has sentenced a Yemeni national to death after he refused to wake up for prayers and denounced Islam and the Saudi religious police. A Saudi court in Jedda sentenced the Yemeni national to death on Jan. 7. Saudi newspapers said Hail Al Masri was originally sentenced to two years imprisonment and 600 lashes. But a higher court headed by Ali Al Zahrani rejected the sentence and ruled that Al Masri should be beheaded. The reports said Al Masri tried to jump from the third floor where the courtroom was located after the death sentence was read. Al Masri was seriously injured in the fall and taken to a local hospital. Al Masri was charged with refusing the appeals of his roommate to wake up for early morning prayers. When the roommate insisted, Al Masri began cursing him, Islam and Saudi religious police. The roommate complained to authorities and Al Masri was arrested. Other university students testified that Al Masri also slapped his roommate. |
| Posted by:Paul |
| #2 Stangely enough, I'd be very surprized if the "free Mummia"-likes crowd manifested its support for Mr. Al Masri. Not sure, but right after 9/11, I believe there was this koweiti guy who converted to christianity (OBL having slandered islam) and was sentenced to death, being an apostat and all. Confirmation & follow-up, anyone ? |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-02-04 09:41:05 |
| #1 The religion of peace. |
| Posted by: Rw 2003-02-04 02:35:31 |