MuhsinHendricks was a South African imam, Islamic scholar and LGBTQ activist. He was involved in various LGBTQ Muslim advocacy groups and was an advocate for greater acceptance of LGBTQ people within Islam. Food, culture, andidentity in multicultural societies: Insights from Singapore. MuhsinHendricks, considered the world’s first openly gay imam, has been shot dead near the southern city of Gqeberha, South Africa. If Imam Muhsin was targeted as a gay Muslim, the refusal to acknowledge each aspect of his identity reinforces the harmful myth that one cannot be both authentically Muslim and queer. This is a false dichotomy that alienates countless individuals. This diverse cultural upbringing shaped his spiritual evolution and comprehension of Islam.Hendricks also wrote for many publications and directed documentaries like “Fitrah” and “Locked In,” works about theintersectionof Islam and sexual diversity. The journey towards truly inclusive Islam is one of the most important of our lifetime. Join me in a deep reflection on this journey with my brother Imam Mu... The execution-style killing of an openly gay imam, MuhsinHendricks, in South Africa has left people in the LGBTQ+ community fearful for their safety - but also determined to forge ahead with the campaign to end their marginalisation in religious circles. The tragic killing of Imam MuhsinHendricks is a profound loss for LGBTIQ activism and advocacy. We send condolences to his family and everyone who loved him. We stand in solidarity with all those who have been touched by his presence...