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Amal al-Asmari went viral after she entered a debate online, where she criticised the closure of shops during prayer times, before proceeding to make blasphemous comments. 

Her initial comments received a wave of backlash, with many informing her about the importance of prayers in Islam.

A particular comment that grabbed Amal's attention was: "The Qur’an and Sunnah (prophetic guidance) has prevented people from making sales at the time of prayer, [how can you] object this?"

The teenager responded to the tweet saying: "Who told you that I believe in your Quran, which incites murder and polygamy and the beating of women. What kind of a messenger of God would rape Safiyah bint Huyayy and kill her father, brother and husband in one day."

The , with many calling for her arrest over the remarks. 

Blasphemy in Saudi Arabia is punishable by death, but the more common penalty is a long prison sentence.

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