Muhsin Hendricks
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world’s first openly gay imam, was a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights within the Muslim community. He founded the Al-Ghurbaah mosque in Wynberg, South Africa, as a safe haven for queer Muslims seeking to practice their faith without judgment. Hendricks came out as gay in 1996 and dedicated his life to supporting marginalized individuals, organizing community gatherings, and challenging homophobia in religious spaces. Tragically, he was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa, in an incident that raised concerns of a potential hate crime.
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Renowned Islamic cleric Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead by armed men in Bethelsdorp.
Josh Sullivan: US pastor rescued by South African police after gun battle with kidnappers
United States· 2025-04-16
Muhsin Hendricks was the world’s first openly gay imam who was killed last month.
Hundreds protest gay imam Muhsin Hendricks’ murder
Taiwan· 2025-03-02
Muhsin Hendricks is mentioned as a victim who is now seen as the future.
Mats Persson skulle kunna bli det perfekta vapnet mot de kriminella gängen, skriver Lisa Magnusson
Sweden· 2025-03-02
Muhsin Hendricks was the first openly gay imam in the world who was killed in mid-February.
En Afrique du Sud, hommage à Muhsin Hendricks, premier imam ouvertement gay tué en février
France· 2025-03-01
Muhsin Hendricks is mentioned as murdered and is described as the future.
Muhsin Hendricks är mördad – men det är han som är framtiden, skriver Lisa MagnussonSweden· 2025-02-28
Imam Muhsin Hendricks was murdered, with speculation that his murder was due to his sexual orientation and role as an Islamic religious leader.
Why we need to stop advocating for it – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-02-25
Imam Muhsin Hendricks of Cape Town, South Africa, was the world’s first openly gay imam who was shot and killed in early February.
The murder and legacy of the world’s first openly gay imam – podcast | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Imam Muhsin Hendricks was assassinated in South Africa this past weekend after officiating a lesbian wedding.
Global rise of authoritarianism is everyone’s fight for rights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-19
Muhsin Hendricks was an openly gay imam whose execution-style killing has left the LGBTQ+ community fearful yet determined to continue their fight against marginalization.
Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundariesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Muhsin Hendricks was the founder of the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation and was known as the first openly gay imam in the world.
Mord an schwulem Imam erschüttert Südafrika
Switzerland· 2025-02-18
Muhsin Hendricks was the world's first openly gay imam who was killed in a shooting.
World’s first openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks killed in shooting
New Zealand· 2025-02-18
Muhsin Hendricks was an openly gay imam who was murdered in South Africa while driving near Gqeberha.
Primeiro sacerdote abertamente gay é assassinado a tiros na África do Sul; vídeo
Brazil· 2025-02-18
Muhsin Hendricks was the first imam in the world to openly declare himself gay and was brutally murdered in South Africa.
Sudafrica, ucciso il primo imam dichiaratamente gay
Italy· 2025-02-18Muhsin Hendricks was known as the 'first openly gay imam in the world' and was killed in an ambush in South Africa.
Muhsin Hendricks, premier imam ouvertement gay, tué dans une embuscade en Afrique du SudFrance· 2025-02-17
Muhsin Hendricks was the world’s first imam to publicly identify as gay and was shot dead in South Africa.
Muhsin Hendricks: First imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South AfricaUnited States· 2025-02-17Muhsin Hendricks was described as the world's first openly gay imam and was shot dead in South Africa.
Homosexuell imam skjuten till döds i SydafrikaSweden· 2025-02-17Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in South Africa over the weekend.
Muhsin Hendricks, world's first openly gay imam, killed in shooting in South AfricaUnited States· 2025-02-17
Muhsin Hendricks was a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam who was shot dead in South Africa.
World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead
Ghana· 2025-02-16
Muhsin Hendricks was the world's first openly gay imam who was shot dead in South Africa.
Who was Muhsin Hendricks? World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa
India· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks was a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam who was shot dead in South Africa.
World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks is considered the world's first openly gay imam and was shot dead in South Africa.
’s Werelds ’eerste openlijk homoseksuele imam’ doodgeschoten in Zuid-Afrika | Buitenland
Netherlands· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks was considered the world’s first openly gay imam and was shot dead in South Africa.
Openly gay South African imam shot dead - World
Pakistan· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks was one of the world's first openly gay imams and was shot and killed in South Africa.
En af verdens første åbent homoseksuelle imamer er dræbt
Denmark· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks was considered the world's first openly gay imam and was shot dead in South Africa.
South African imam, openly gay, shot deadIndia· 2025-02-16Muhsin Hendricks was considered the world’s 'first openly gay imam' and was shot dead in South Africa.
Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16