It has been reported that two brothers who firebombed the home of a Swedish cartoonist who drew the Prophet Mohammed with the body of a dog were sentenced to prison Thursday.

Swedish news agency TT has reported that Mentor Alija, 21, was given a three-year sentence for the arson attack on the home of cartoonist Lars Vilks and Mensur Alija drew a two-year sentence.

Vilks has faced numerous death threats since his controversial drawing of the founder of Islam was first published in a Swedish newspaper in 2007 to illustrate an editorial on the importance of freedom of expression.

It was further reported that in court, Mentor Alija described Lars Vilks as "God's enemy, he is the Prophet's enemy, he is the Muslims' enemy."

He added, "He is Islam's greatest enemy right now."

TT has reported that the brothers are Swedish nationals of Kosovar origin.

TT further said that the firebombing caused little damage, and Vilks was not at home when the attack occurred. (With Inputs from Agencies)