Amir Khan receives DEATH THREAT after posting a photo of a Christmas tree in his home (Details, pics)

Amir Khan was bombarded by threats and trolling messages after he posted a picture of his Christmas tree online.

The former boxer, who is a practicing Muslim, posted a photo of the tree on Instagram yesterday night, saying his three-year-old daughter would like it when she woke up.

He posted: 'While everyone's asleep, daddy put the Christmas tree up. Lamaisah's going to be happy.'

But the post led to a horrific backlash from some his followers, who posted abusive and threatening messages in response.

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 many other followers, including a number who said they are Muslim, defended Khan's actions.

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

Another added: '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.'

In an interview last year, Bolton-born Khan said he spends every Friday afternoon at the mosque near his training camp in California.

He said the mosque was his 'favorite place to go', adding: 'I am not afraid of saying I am a Muslim.'

I think some people would be scared to say that they are Muslim, especially during the current time, but I am a proud Muslim.

'There are a lot of good Muslims out there who are against terrorism, who are against, you know, people killing each other.'

Khan was reportedly allowed separate meals from other contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, to make sure everything he ate was halal.