The world’s first publicly gay imam, Moegsien Hendricks, has been shot dead in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
He is reportedly in K near the southern city of Gqeberha!
According to Facebook user Rif’at Brower, the local community and Imams refused to marry a lesbian couple (Naadira Abader’s daughter).
“Naadirah Abader’s daughter is marrying another woman, non-Muslim. (Port Elizabeth) PE’s Sheikh Mukhtar said they will not marry two women, and there is no one in sports,” he wrote.
“The women then got the gay so-called imam from Cape Town – Moegsien Hendricks married them.
“Moegsien was shot and Lee at the wedding. Now he left the little Fasad. We can’t let this Fasad (moral corruption against God) and Jahiliah in our community and In faith.”
Police spokesman, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, confirmed the incident that the motive for the shooting was unclear.
“Police are seeking information to resolve the murder reported by Saps Bethelsdorp, which occurred earlier in the shooting of Bethelsdorp on Saturday, February 15, 2025. back. Lensberg explain.
“About 10 a.m., the deceased, 58, was reportedly Imam Moegsien Hendricks and a driver at Haley Place in Bethelsdorp The inside of the Golden Volkswagen T-Roc was then in front of Bethelsdorp and stopped them from driving.
“Two unknown suspects covered their faces, drove out of the vehicle and began shooting at the vehicle. They have since fled the scene and the driver noticed Hendrix, who was sitting behind the vehicle, was shot and killed. , K!.
“The motive for the murder is unknown and is part of an ongoing investigation.”
She added that they need information from the community to help track down the murderer.
“Anyone with this information can contact Detective Colonel Dawie Schotz on 082 319 8673, or contact the Crime Stop Number on 08600 10111, or report to the nearest police station. All information is confidential and the caller may still be in the event of a caller. anonymous.”
Hendricks became the world’s first publicly gay imam when he came out in 1996.
He led a group of queer Muslims through the Al-Ghurbaah (Stranger) Foundation in the Weinberg Mosque.
The organization supports LGBTQI+ and has developed plans to help Muslims with their S3xality and their faith.
On January 17, Imam sang a video in Arabic, one of which said, “You will not be able to forget me.”
