Hassan Farhan Al-Maliki
detainee
About The Detainee
A writer, thinker and a researcher in history who was famous for his religious and intellectual discussions on the Saudi, Arab and Islamic issues, especially on religious and cultural matters in Saudi Arabia. His views on the history of the Prophet’s Companions does not align with the Saudi Salafi school, and he was accused of Shiism as freedom of belief is a crime in Saudi Arabia
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Time Line For Arrest
A hearing was set for his trial after the Public Prosecution demanded that he be executed after several charges, including accusing him of blasphemy, appearing on hostile channels, and receiving money from outside parties
A date was set for a verdict in his trial, but it was postponed to February 2, 2020
The hearing was postponed indefinitely without a date
The trial sessions have been postponed more than 16 times
He was arrested