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Cape Town Mosque

Muhsin Hendricks, founder of the support group The Inner Circle and the People’s Mosque.Gay Muslims find a sanctuary at the People’s Mosque in Cape Town, South Africa.Imam Muhsin Hendricks performs his ablutions before the start of the Jumu’ah prayer.Imam Hendricks founded the People’s Mosque for LGBTQ Muslims who were not welcome in more traditional mosques.Men and women worship together at the People’s Mosque in Cape Town, South Africa.Imam Muhsin Hendricks has dedicated his life to helping LGBTQ Muslims.The People’s Mosque is Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque.Imam Hendricks believes that Muslims can reconcile their sexuality with their faith.LGBTQ Muslims find a safe haven at the People’s Mosque.Before founding the People’s Mosque, Hendricks formed The Inner Circle, a support group for LGBTQ Muslims and their families.
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