Abdul El-Sayed elected first Muslim U.S. senator amid Democratic surge

Election results show one winner is more remarkable than the rest.

Slate Magazine • 13 Նոյ 10:40

Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race, marking the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate as Democrats made significant gains nationwide.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Oxford years: PhD, political influences and sporting distinction

The Guardian • 8 Նոյ 15:27

Peers recount Abdul El-Sayed’s academic work, sports involvement and personal habits during his time as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford, ahead of his recent election to the U.S. Senate.

'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech

PBS • 6 Նոյ 00:42

Abdul El-Sayed's win as the first Muslim American U.S. senator sparked celebrations across Arab communities, with many highlighting his use of the Arabic words “habibi” and “inshallah.”

"80 Million Egyptians...": What Abdul El-Sayed's Family Said About Indian Wife

NDTV • 5 Նոյ 05:49

Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim U.S. senator after winning Michigan’s Senate race, and highlighted a long-standing family joke about his marriage to Dr. Sarah Jukaku, whose family originates from Karnataka, India.

America's First Muslim Senator Has A Wife With Roots In Karnataka

NDTV • 4 Նոյ 10:54

Abdul El-Sayed's election to the U.S. Senate marks the first Muslim senator, drawing attention to his wife Dr. Sarah Jukaku's family background in Karnataka, India.