King Describes Vilifying Prophet as Crime Could not be Justified by Freedom
of Expression
www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2006/Feb/03/30375400.htm

Washington, Feb. 3(Petra-Jordan News Agency)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II
described vilifying Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) in drawings
published in some papers, including Shihan, as a crime could not be
justified by the freedom of expression. In a statement issued by the Royal
Court, the King said that Shihan paper's act spoils the land and could not
be accepted in any way. The King added that he will not tolerate and accept
vilifying Islam or any other religion. '' Jordan, which committed to the
principles of Islam and respects monotheistic religions and prophets, will
not accept, from any side, utilizing the freedom of expression in Jordan to
insult Prophet Muhammad, Islam, or any other monotheistic religion.

//Petra/031155 Local FEB 2006