Muhsin Hendricks Gunned Down

Cape Town Ulama Board’s Comment

‘Muhsin Hendricks Gunned Down’

In light of recent events surrounding the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB) has been inundated with requests from the media houses and the public for comment While the motive behind Muhsin Hendricks’ murder remains speculative, we can undoubtedly state that his killing was unconstitutional.

Islam has and will always have a variety of understandings, some of which may not be accepted by other Muslims. The CTUB, along with the vast majority of South African Muslims, does not align with the views of the deceased.

It is also important to recognize that debates surrounding Islam and gender are part of a broader, politically charged discourse, which often has little to do with Islam as a religion and frequently stands in stark contrast to its core values. Therefore, we must be cautious not to conflate these issues.

We maintain that Islamic teachings firmly condemn violence, murder or such actions that undermine the rule of law and destabilize society. Thus, the Cape Town Ulama Board urges our communities to allow the law to investigate the incident, and by following due process, we hope to maintain peace and order.

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