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Openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks shot dead in South Africa
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Muhsin Hendricks, a 57-year-old openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa. The incident occurred when he was traveling in a car, which was ambushed by two unknown suspects with covered faces. The suspects emerged from a vehicle and fired multiple shots at the imam's car. Hendricks was the founder of a mosque in the southern city of Gqeberha that served as a safe haven for gay and marginalized Muslims.
The ILGA World family is in deep shock at the news of the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, and calls on authorities to thoroughly investigate what we fear may be a hate crime.
He supported and mentored so many people in South Africa and around the world in their journey to reconcile with their faith, and his life has been a testament to the healing that solidarity across communities can bring in everyone's lives.
Your leadership, courage, and unwavering dedication to inclusive faith communities have left an indelible mark.
He's a mentor to many queer Muslims in Africa, especially in Nigeria, because of religious extremism.
sources
perspectives
- 1.Islamic Terrorism
- 2.Crimes
- 3.Homicide
- 4.Assassination
- 5.Islam
- 6.LGBTQ+
- 7.Hate Crimes
- 8.South African politics
- 9.South Africa under Cyril Ramaphosa
- 10.Violence in South Africa
countries
organizations
- 1.International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
- 2.House of Rainbow
- 3.Al-Ghurbaah Foundation
- 4.ADP
persons
technicals
- 1.Islam
- 2.Anglicanism