Muhsin Hendricks, widely recognized as the first openly gay imam, was tragically shot and killed in South Africa on February 15, 2025. The 57-year-old cleric was ambushed near Gqeberha while sitting in the back of a vehicle. Reports indicate that two masked gunmen blocked the car’s path and fired multiple shots, fatally wounding him.
Hendricks was a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam and had established a mosque in Cape Town that provided a safe space for marginalized Muslims. His killing has sparked widespread reactions, with tributes pouring in and renewed discussions on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in religious communities.
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