Abdul El-Sayed, America’s first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the US Senate election in Michigan is more than a political seat changing hands; it marks a significant moment in the country’s political history. With this win, the Democratic candidate is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history. Yet throughout the campaign, he had to contend not only with political rivals but also with controversies surrounding his religious identity, Arab heritage and position on Israel and Palestine.