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British boxer recieves death threats for buying a Christmas tree

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Seriously, people really need to chill out. Ordinary small play and blood pressure is rising…
British professional boxer, Amir Khan’s who is a practicing muslim has recieved heavy backlash and even death threats on his Instagram page after he posted a picture of the Christmas tree erected at his home.

The Bolton boxer, shared a photo of the tree on Instagram yesterday night, to surprise his three-year-old daughter Lamaisah.

He Captioned the Photo: ‘While everyone’s asleep, daddy put the Christmas tree up. Lamaisah’s going to be happy.’

Boxer Amir Khan and family get death threats for
Since the photo was posted, the boxer has received backlash, including abusive and threatening messages from some of his followers, who believe he’s ‘betraying’ Islam

One troll wrote: ‘You must be dead and your family will be death I promise and allah must promise i and allah see you and check you your angel death came too see you. [sic]’

Some accused Khan of ‘betraying’ Islam, while another told Khan he should ‘go to hell’ for putting up the tree.

One man wrote: ‘Allah is definitely judging him for that and will surely punish those who imitate the kuffar by celebrating and joining in their pagan… festivals.’

But several commenters,  including some who are Muslim, defended Khan’s actions.

One wrote: ‘A Christmas tree for his daughter doesn’t mean that he’s changed religions.’

Another wrote: ‘He lives in England in a western culture where Christmas is celebrated. It’s about respect just like if you we’re in another country. It’s for his daughter.’

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