Abdul Rahman (probably born 1965) is an Afghan citizen who was arrested and charged with apostasy in Afghanistan in March 2006. His conversion from Islam to Christianity is punishable by death under most interpretations of the Shariat, Islamic law. Abdul Rahman's arrest and trial has brought international attention to an apparent contradiction in the Constitution of Afghanistan, which recognizes both freedom of religion and the Hanafi school of sharia law.




Though facing a possible death sentence, Rahman holds firm to his convictions: "They want to sentence me to death and I accept it… I am a Christian, which means I believe in the Trinity… I believe in Jesus Christ." [10]

Authorities have barred attempts by the Associated Press news agency to see Rahman, and he has not been able to find a lawyer in Kabul willing to represent him.[11]

On March 24, Afghan authorities announced that they may consider releasing Rahman at some point during the next few days. An official said a special government meeting on his case will be held on March 25.[2]