A Malaysian bookstore manager has been charged for distributing a banned book. The book in question is "Allah, Liberty and Love," by the Canadian author and activist Irshad Manji. The book was banned by the Malaysian government last May.

The Associated Press reports that the bookstore manager Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz could face a two-year prison term if convicted of the charge, which was filed on Tuesday,

It is not unusual for the Malaysian government to ban books that it deems sacrilegious to the Muslim faith. Manji told the Associated Press that the ban "is an insult to a new generation of Malaysians. Censorship treats citizens like children. Censorship denies human beings their free will to think for themselves."The irony is that this book makes the case for faith. It empowers readers to reconcile Allah and freedom, showing that Muslims can be independent thinkers and profound believers in a loving God."

However, this is not the first time that the author has been criticized for her radical views on Islam. Accustomed to being the center of controversy and death threats, Manji told CNN during an interview that the windows of her home were outfitted with bullet proof glass to protect her family. The heart of her work revolves around challenging mainstream and traditional interpetations of Islam, particularly the treatment of Muslim women. Recently, her Amsterdam book launch was met by angry protesters who demanded that she be executed.

As for the bookseller, her lawyer said that the bookstore was inspected by government officials prior to the ban of the book.