Muhsin Hendricks, ‘first openly gay imam,’ helped queer Muslims find their way
Most headlines call him the “world’s first openly gay imam,” a newsworthy descriptor but hardly the whole story. Beyond Muhsin’s work with queer Muslims, he was a pillar of queer rights activism and the queer interfaith movement globally. He was a father, a grandfather and a friend.
A gay imam was killed in South Africa. His friend says his death 'will not be in vain'
Muhsin Hendricks showed the world that "it's possible to be both queer and a devout Muslim," says his longtime friend and colleague. Hendricks — a South African imam who dedicated his life to ...
Tragedy Strikes: World's First Openly Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks, renowned as the first openly gay Imam, was tragically killed in South Africa. Police report unclear motives behind the shooting. Advocates mourn his passing, highlighting his efforts in supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims.
First Openly Gay Imam Ambushed and Murdered on His Way to Officiate Wedding
Imam Muhsin Hendricks, 58, was fatally shot around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape
First openly gay Imam shot dead in South Africa
A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because of his teachings. Muhsin Hendricks was ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck while visiting the southern city of Gqeberha on Saturday.
Muhsin Hendricks, Considered the First Out Gay Imam, Fatally Shot in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, believed to be the world’s first out gay imam, was killed on Saturday, February 15 in Gqeberha, South Africa according to a report in the Guardian. Hendricks, who founded the Al-Ghurbaah mosque in Cape Town as an inclusive Muslim refuge,
The world's first openly gay imam murdered in Cape Town
A pioneering gay imam was killed in a Cape Town ambush; police have yet to say if they will investigate his death as a hate crime.
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Muhsin Hendricks: Police investigations continue into imam's assassination
Police investigations continue, days after the shooting death of imam Muhsin Hendricks, dubbed as the world's first openly ...
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A Call for Justice for Iman and Gay Rights Activist Muhsin Hendricks
Sonke is saddened by the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering imam to have openly identified as gay. Hendricks was murdered in the Eastern Cape Province last weekend. The imam ran a mosque ...
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Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa
Eastern Cape provincial police said in a statement it was investigating the death of Muhsin Hendricks, 58, in Bethelsdorp stating that the motive behind the killing was unclear. The statement said ...
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World's first 'openly gay' Imam shot dead in 'professional hit'
Muhsin Hendricks was killed on Saturday in the southern city of Gqeberha after being ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck. Police said the attackers had their faces covered. Security footage of ...
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South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate Is Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam and helped Muslims reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg A South African ...
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World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa: authorities
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in South Africa over the weekend, as authorities investigate whether the murder was a hate crime. In a statement ...
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Muhsin Hendricks is a South African imam and Islamic scholar. He has been involved in various LGBT Muslim advocacy groups and has been an advocate for greater acceptance of LGBT people within ...
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World's first openly gay Muslim imam shot dead in South Africa
Police are "hot on the heels" of the alleged suspects and an investigation is underway behind the shooting death of Muhsin Hendricks in Bethelsdorp, South African Deputy Justice Minister Andries ...