#this is about the murder of imam Muhsin Hendricks

[fdelopera]

I'm glad you took the gaslighting goggles off, Anon, and that you are seeing reality clearly now.

It is remarkable how willfully and dangerously ignorant the Hamasniks are. I see them writing disgusting headcanons about Omer Shem Tov, who was FORCED AT GUNPOINT to kiss two of the Hamas RAPISTS in order to be released.

I see these disgusting Hamasniks shipping a Jew with the Hamas rapist serial killers who held him as a slave for a year and a half.

And what I know is this. One day, these Hamasniks will come to realize what Islamofascists like Hamas do to queer people like them. One day, if they spend a long enough time around their Islamist buddies, they will be murdered for being queer.

How do I know this? Because the first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks, was just MURDERED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT by Islamofascist terrorists for being gay.

That is what Islamofascists like Hamas do to queer people: THEY MURDER US.

If you are not watching Infidel Noodle, you MUST watch her on YouTube. She regularly exposes the abuses of Islamofascism. She just recently did an interview with Cults to Consciousness, an ex-Mormon YouTuber who exposes cults like Islamofascism, about Muhsin Hendrick's murder at the hands of Islamofascist terrorists:

(having to post anon because I don't have a tumblr and I'm using my girlfriend's business blog lol) I just wanted to say that my gf and I have been firmly anti-israel and anti-zionist for like a year but have basically done a 180 since finding your blog. I kind of got caught in an echo chamber and didn't even realize how much propaganda I was consuming but it's suddenly clear to me now that so much just doesn't add up from the pro-palestine side and now with these parades and the taunting of the hostages and their families I just feel sick and people in my life have become much emboldened to saying blatantly antisemitic things that I can't ignore. I think the worst part has been the gaslighting and the excuses made for the parades with people saying it's racist to criticize them because it's actually arab culture and they're just showing respect which is so obviously a bunch of lies it makes me genuinely angry. I don't understand how more people aren't questioning it. I can't imagine how it feels to be jewish and have to read these things. I don't think all palestinians are sick and evil or anything now but there's obviously something up with their society where hatred is being encouraged and glorified. I just can't support some kind of revolution lead by hamas when they clearly don't value their own people and i don't get why so many people on the left support this, including our queer friends. don't stop posting even if you get a lot of haters here. you've changed at least two minds.

omg this means so much, thank you!!! 💙💙💙

so glad you’re both here and you were open to learning. good for you both!!! the echo chamber is SO real and so many people are not willing to change their minds. or go against the trend tbh. i think you and your gf should be very proud.

(the gaslighting is horrificccc)

and dont worry, the hate just fuels me lol. and people like you and your girlfriend do too! love to you both! 🫂

[songofwizardry]

today I am really fucking feeling the truth of two things at the same time: I can love and identify with my faith strongly, and have it form an essential part of both my history and the current way I move through the world and the communities I form; and I will still often be eternally on the outside of a lot of my religious community (whether it’s because I’ve been forced out or because I’ve chosen-but-it-wasn’t-really-a-choice to leave) and just have. really fundamental differences of opinion with most of the people there. and I’ve known this for most of my life, but the ‘fundamental’ bit is really hitting today.

[beardedmrbean]

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa.

The 57-year-old cleric ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims. He was killed on Saturday morning after the car in which he was travelling near the southern city of Gqeberha was ambushed.

"Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle," police said in a statement.

News of Hendricks' death has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the globe.

Julia Ehrt, executive director at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (Ilga), called on the authorities to thoroughly investigate "what we fear may be a hate crime".

"He supported and mentored so many people in South Africa and around the world in their journey to reconcile with their faith, and his life has been a testament to the healing that solidarity across communities can bring in everyone's lives," she said.

Born free, killed by hate - the price of being gay in South Africa

Hendricks was killed after he had reportedly officiated at a lesbian wedding, though this has not been officially confirmed.

The details of the attack emerged through security footage that was shared on social media.

It shows a car pulling up and blocking the vehicle in which Hendricks was travelling as it was pulling away from the curb. According to police, the imam was in the back seat.

The angle of CCTV footage reveals what happened from one side of the road - an assailant jumps out of a car, runs to the ambushed vehicle and shoots repeatedly through the back passenger window.

Hendricks' Al-Ghurbaah Foundation, which runs the Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque in the Wynberg suburb of Cape Town, confirmed he had died in a targeted attack on Saturday morning.

But Abdulmugheeth Petersen, chair of the foundation's board, appealed via a WhatsApp group for their followers to be patient, stressing the importance of protecting Hendricks' family.

Hendricks' work challenged traditional interpretations of Islam and championed a compassionate, inclusive faith.

South Africa's post-apartheid constitution was the first in the world to protect people from discrimination because of their sexual orientation and in 2006, became the first country in Africa to legalise same-sex marriage.

But despite a thriving LGBT community, gay people still face discrimination and violence. The country also has one of the highest murder rates in the world.

Hendricks came out as gay in 1996, which shocked the wider Muslim community in Cape Town and elsewhere.

That same year, he founded The Inner Circle, an organisation providing support and a safe space for queer Muslims seeking to reconcile their faith and sexuality before going on to establish the inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque.

He was the subject of a documentary in 2022 called The Radical, in which he said about the threats he faced: "The need to be authentic was greater than the fear to die."

Hendricks often spoke about the importance of interfaith dialogue and the need to address the mental health issues and trauma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals within religious communities.

He told the Ilga World Conference in Cape Town last year: "It is important that we stop to look at religion as the enemy."

Reverend Jide Macaulay, an openly gay Anglican minister, described Hendricks' death as "truly heartbreaking".

The British-Nigerian LGBTQ rights activist runs House of Rainbow, an organisation that provides support for gay people in Nigeria where same-sex relationships or public displays of affection are illegal, and paid tribute to Hendricks' bravery.

"Your leadership, courage, and unwavering dedication to inclusive faith communities have left an indelible mark," he said.

Sadiq Lawal, a gay Muslim man living in Nigeria, told the BBC that Hendricks, had made such an impact as he had made "the impossible possible" by saying the words: "I'm a queer imam."

"He's a mentor to many queer Muslims in Africa, especially in Nigeria, because of religious extremism," he said.

"I'm still in shock and devastated."

[gnosisandtheosis]

I made the mistake of going to the comment section of the late Imam Muhsin Hendrick's TikTok account to leave a word of condolence. I say mistake because I was disgusted to see so many comments from Muslims gloating and celebrating his murder.

Now I'm not Muslim myself and don't claim to be any kind of authority on the subject. All I know about Islam is what I have learned from my Libyan step-father and reading various resources online.

Having said that I was under the impression that the concept of أدب (adab) or etiquette exists in Islam that should prohibit such behaviour, even if you believe that the deceased person was sinful or even not a Muslim. Doing a quick search for relevant ahadith I came across two that jumped out at me:

لاَ تَسُبُّوا الأَمْوَاتَ فَتُؤْذُوا الأَحْيَاءَ

“Do not abuse the dead and thus hurt the living.” (Jami' at-Tirmidhi hadith number 1982)

and

اذْكُرُوا مَحَاسِنَ مَوْتَاكُمْ وَكُفُّوا عَنْ مَسَاوِيهِمْ

"Mention good things about your dead, and refrain from mentioning their evil." (Jami' at-Tirmidhi, hadith number 1019)

Again, I don't mean to be arrogant as to dictate someone else's religion to them and I am definitely no less of a sinner than anyone making those comments. I just found it as disappointing as it was predictable. I can't help imagining how the Imam's loved ones who have to log into his social media accounts over the next few days will feel seeing these comments.

Anyway, this probably isn't something I should be speaking on but luckily hardly anyone sees this blog so it's good for venting a little.

If anyone does read this, may God bless you and forgive me.

[youn8ss-2]

They killed Muhsin Hendricks and muslims are more worried about tha fact that he the first gay imam than the fact that he was targeted and murdered in cold blood. I have and will hate religion and religious people forever. Yall are sick in the head.

[massivegiverconnoisseur]

🕊️ Justice for Imam Muhsin Hendricks: A Call to End Hate and Violence 🕊️

As we continue to mourn the loss of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a courageous and trailblazing figure who dedicated his life to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights within the Muslim community in South Africa. Imam Hendricks, who was openly gay, was a beacon of hope for countless individuals, challenging stigma and fostering inclusivity in spaces where many felt unwelcome.

His tragic murder is a stark reminder of the violence and hatred that LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who live at the intersection of faith and identity, continue to face. Imam Hendricks’ work was rooted in love, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear. His legacy is a testament to the power of resilience and the fight for justice.

We cannot remain silent. We must demand accountability for his death and stand together against the bigotry and violence that took his life. Imam Hendricks’ murder is not just a loss for the LGBTQ+ community but for humanity as a whole.

Let us honor his memory by continuing his work:

✨ **Speak out against hate** in all its forms.

✨ **Support LGBTQ+ individuals** in faith communities.

✨ **Demand justice** for Imam Hendricks and all victims of hate crimes.

To Imam Muhsin Hendricks: Your light will never be extinguished. Your courage and compassion will continue to inspire us to fight for a world where love triumphs over hate. Rest in power. 🌈

#JusticeForMuhsin #EndHateCrimes #LGBTQRights #FaithAndPride #Inclusivity #RestInPower

**Call to Action:**

If you have any information about this case, please come forward. Let’s ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Share this post to keep Imam Hendricks’ legacy alive and to demand justice. 💔

#SayTheirName #MuhsinHendricks #NoToHate #LGBTQActivism