Muhsin Hendricks

Awards & Honours

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Muhsin Hendricks's most significant accolade was the Echoing Green Fellowship in 2006, a prestigious honor for social entrepreneurs. His pioneering role as the world's first openly gay imam is a historic distinction that continues to inspire. His work was recognized by ILGA World and Human Rights Watch, who mourned his death and condemned his killing.

AwardsHendricks received the prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship in 2006, recognizing his innovative social entrepreneurship in founding the Inner Circle and advancing LGBTQ Muslim rights. His work was also honored posthumously by international human rights organizations.

Honours & Distinctions

Echoing Green Fellow

Echoing Green·2006

Awarded for his social entrepreneurship in founding the Inner Circle and advancing LGBTQ Muslim rights.

World's First Openly Gay Imam

The Economist, BBC·1996

Widely cited distinction that became his defining legacy.

Records & Feats

World's first openly gay imam

Historic First·1996

First Muslim cleric to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality, a historic first.