Muhsin, Muslim and imam

The silence following the murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks reflects the erasure of queer Muslim history
The response to the murder of Imam Muhsin in South Africa last week sends a chilling message that queer and trans Muslims do not matter, that our suffering is not worthy of recognition, that our deaths will not be mourned.
Muhsin Hendricks, ‘first openly gay imam,’ helped queer Muslims find their way
Most headlines call him the “world’s first openly gay imam,” a newsworthy descriptor but hardly the whole story. Beyond Muhsin’s work with queer Muslims, he was a pillar of queer rights activism and the queer interfaith movement globally. He was a father, a grandfather and a friend.
World's first openly gay Muslim imam Muhsin Hendricks shot dead in South Africa
The world's first openly gay imam in the Muslim faith was shot and killed in what local authorities say may be a hate crime.
The tragic killing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks: a call for justice and understanding
The assassination of Hendricks, South Africa’s first openly gay Imam, has ignited a fierce debate within the Muslim community, highlighting issues of acceptance and violence against LGBTQIA+ individua
South Africa: Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Who Fought for Queer Rights, Assassinated
Muhsin Hendricks, an imam who was outspoken in his support of queer people in the South Africa's Muslim community, was murdered on Saturday in Gqeberha. It is reported that he was the world's first openly gay imam.
Muhsin Hendricks: Police investigations continue into imam's assassination
Police investigations continue, days after the shooting death of imam Muhsin Hendricks, dubbed as the world's first openly gay Muslim prayer leader, in Gqeberha.
Imam Muhsin Hendricks laid to rest amid calls for justice
The tragic murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, South Africa's first openly gay imam, has sparked outrage and calls for justice as he is laid to rest.
How is Muhsin Hendricks’ murder affecting queer Muslim communities across Africa?
The murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam, has deeply shocked the queer Muslim community in South Africa and beyond. Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, leaving many in mourning.
World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa: authorities
Muhsin Hendricks, a man known as the world's first openly gay imam, was killed in South Africa over the weekend after being ambushed near the city of Gqeberha.
World's 1st Openly Gay South African Imam, Muhsin Hendricks, Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha.
Muhsin Hendricks, Considered the First Out Gay Imam, Fatally Shot in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, believed to be the world’s first out gay imam, was killed on Saturday, February 15 in Gqeberha, South Africa according to a report in the Guardian. Hendricks, who founded the Al-Ghurbaah mosque in Cape Town as an inclusive Muslim refuge,
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A gay imam was killed in South Africa. His friend says his death 'will not be in vain'
Muhsin Hendricks showed the world that "it's possible to be both queer and a devout Muslim," says his longtime friend and colleague. Hendricks — a South African imam who dedicated his life to ...
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Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa
Eastern Cape provincial police said in a statement it was investigating the death of Muhsin Hendricks, 58, in Bethelsdorp stating that the motive behind the killing was unclear. The statement said ...
Murdered Imam’s family hopes his legacy will live on
His family, now living in fear, hopes that his legacy will not be forgotten and that his work will continue to inspire a more ...
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Cyril Ramaphosa Offers Condolences for Imam Muhsin Hendricks, SA Questions President’s Priorities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been blasted on social media for offering his condolences following the death of the world's ...