Al Azhar condemned the killing of Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar in the Jordanian capital Amman Sunday.

Al Azhar said in a statement on Monday Islam fully rejects the killings of persons out of judicial rulings and the rule of law.

Islam teachings say the ruler or whoever on his behalf is responsible for applying verdicts issued by judicial institutions, it added in the statement.

Al Azhar, while denouncing this tragic incident, it adopts the moderate thoughts and underscores its complete rejection of any attempts to insult Islam religion.

Source: MENA