Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent gay activist and the first Imam internationally to come out as gay, was shot and killed in South Africa. The killing has sparked outrage and calls for justice from LGBTQ+ advocates and allies. Hendricks was known for his work supporting queer Muslims and advocating for inclusivity in faith spaces.
The death of gay activist Imam Muhsin Hendricks has left his family and friends reeling in shock after he was shot multiple times in the back seat of a car on Saturday in the Eastern Cape.
You led with gentleness my dear friend Imam Muhsin Hendricks . I’m grateful for your theological stand interpreting sacred texts and history to broaden inclusivity for queer folk as a religious leader.South African Activist Patric Solomons wrote on his Facebook page: “This is most horrible. A cold-blooded assassination in broad daylight. Those responsible must be found and prosecuted.”
Hendricks was the first Imam internationally to come out as gay in 1996 and has worked extensively with queer Muslims through the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation operating from a mosque in Wynberg, Cape Town, which supports queer Muslims in reconciling their sexuality with their faith.Former SABC radio and television journalist Reginald Witbooi says: “Muhsin fought hard for the transformation and inclusion in faith spaces and the LGBTQIA+ community.
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