Khalil Al-Zeyoud Gets Year Imprisonment in Absentia
The Court of Peace, Jordan, sentenced Islamic and educational advisor Dr. Khalil Al-Zayoud in absentia to one year in prison, after his conviction on charges of "insulting the prophets." This followed remarks he made during a podcast episode last August, which sparked widespread controversy in Jordan due to containing a narrative related to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The case arose after a clip from the episode circulated on social media. Article 273 of the Penal Code stipulates a prison sentence of one to three years for publicly insulting prophets. The court heard testimony from prosecutors and defense witnesses in absentia, with Al-Zayoud submitting an apology for his wording, emphasizing that he made a mistake and that it would have been better to present the narrative with greater regard for propriety. The ruling is subject to appeal, and the door remains open for him to contest it.
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