WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Muhsin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa in a suspected targeted attack. The 57-year-old cleric, known for advocating LGBTQ+ inclusion in Islam, was killed near Gqeberha when armed assailants ambushed his vehicle. Hendricks led the Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque in Cape Town, a safe haven for marginalized Muslims. His death has sparked global tributes, with LGBTQ+ activists urging authorities to investigate it as a possible hate crime. Despite South Africa’s progressive LGBTQ+ laws, violence against the community remains prevalent. Hendricks, who came out in 1996, dedicated his life to reconciling faith and sexuality, leaving a lasting impact on queer Muslims worldwide.
World’s First Openly Gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks, Shot Dead in South Africa
