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The Immigration Department revoked of Sheik Farrokh Sekaleshfar visa

British Sheik Farrokh Sekaleshfar arrives at Imam Husian Islamic Centre in Sydney on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

British Sheik Farrokh Sekaleshfar arrives at Imam Husian Islamic Centre in Sydney on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Source: AAP

The Immigration Department is urgently reviewing the visa of a Muslim cleric who has previously suggested death would be a compassionate sentence for homosexuals. The British-born Sheik Farrokh Sekaleshfar is Australia on a speaking tour and says he will abide by any action the Australian government takes.



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