Dear friends,
i woke up to the news of the murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks last Sunday. He was assassinated as he was making his way to officiate the marriages of two interfaith heterosexual couples.
Imam Muhsin was the first openly gay Imam, and he said in the documentary “The Radical” – “The need to be authentic was greater than the fear to die.”
The Global Interfaith Network described him as “more than just a religious leader; he was a pioneer, a visionary, and a beacon of hope for countless marginalized Muslims worldwide. As the first openly gay Imam, he fearlessly championed an all-inclusive, compassion-centered Islam, dedicating his life to creating safe spaces for queer Muslims, advocating for justice, and redefining faith as a source of healing rather than harm.”
Those who perpetuate hate and violence seem to be emboldened by the current state of the world – a world where the bad guys are winning, and goodness and decency, love and compassion seem to be waning.
During these times, what are we called to do? Who are we called to be?
Join us this Sunday.
Shalom
miak