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Who was Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam?

February 17, 2025

South African Muhsin Hendricks, widely recognized as the first openly gay imam, was fatally shot in his car. For nearly three decades, he challenged misconceptions about Islam, arguing that homosexuality is not just compatible with the faith but integral to it. Who was he?

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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