Man hailed as world’s first imam to say he was gay is shot dead in South Africa
A man hailed as the world’s first imam to say he was gay was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, local police said, in what rights groups fear could be a hate crime.
Tragedy Strikes: World's First Openly Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks, renowned as the first openly gay Imam, was tragically killed in South Africa. Police report unclear motives behind the shooting. Advocates mourn his passing, highlighting his efforts in supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Cape Town gay Imam Moegsien Hendricks shot dead at wedding
Moegsien Hendricks, South Africa’s first openly gay imam, was tragically shot dead while officiating a wedding for a lesbian couple in the Eastern Cape, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
CCTV footage shows ‘first openly gay’ imam shot dead
CCTV video, verified by CNN, shows the moment the world’s “first openly gay” imam was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, South Africa. Muhsin Hendricks, 58, had established a mosque for LGBTQ+ Muslims in Cape Town,
Tragedy in Bethelsdorp: World’s First Openly Gay Imam, Moegsien Hendricks, Shot Dead
Imam Moegsien Hendricks, known as the first openly gay imam, was gunned down in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric, a champion for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Islam,
First Openly Gay Imam Ambushed and Murdered on His Way to Officiate Wedding
Imam Muhsin Hendricks, 58, was fatally shot around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape
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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 ...
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Gay imam Muhsin Hendricks’ murder sends shockwaves through country
Hendricks, believed to be the world's first openly gay imam, was shot in a suspected hit in Gqeberha over the weekend.
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Harrowing Gqeberha CCTV Video Shows Moment Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Gunned Down
Following the shooting of a pioneering imam, a video surfaced showing the openly gay Muslim prayer leader's murder. Police ...
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Police seek next of kin for deceased in Bethelsdorp collision
Gqeberha police are seeking the next of kin after an unknown man passed away in a collision earlier today, February 14, in the Bethelsdorp area. According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse ...
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Centre for Contemporary Islam calls out Muslims for hate speech over gay imam Hendricks
Hendricks, known for his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, was gunned down in an alleged hit in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha.
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Gay imam gunned down
THE Muslim Judicial Council of SA (MJC) and the Cape Town Ulama Board have condemned the murder of imam Muhsin Hendricks and ...
LGBTIQ+ groups hail slain Imam
As the first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks fearlessly championed an all-inclusive, compassion-centered Islam, dedicating ...