‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection to mock his foes
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From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising political star, who will be the first Muslim-American US senator, has mocked his critics on the right while championing the Palestinian cause and leaning into his faith and Egyptian heritage. “J.D., habibi,”...From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like habibi and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising political star, who will be the first Muslim-American US senator, has mocked his critics on the right while championing the Palestinian cause and leaning into his faith and Egyptian heritage. “J.D., habibi,” El-Sayed...
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Thu, 5 November 2026
3 reports- winnipegfreepress.com17:17first to report
BEIRUT (AP) — From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon.
- South China Morning Post18:18edited after publishing
From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like habibi and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising political star, who will be the first Muslim-American US senator, has mocked his critics on the right while championing the Palestinian cause and leaning into his faith and Egyptian heritage. “J.D., habibi,” El-Sayed...
- Google News - Top Stories23:12
Abdul El-Sayed underperformed with Jewish voters. Here’s what he has to say about it. Politico ‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech The Hill Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith The New York Times Oil prices hit two-month low following decisive midterm election results The Washington Post Hero or liability? The debate over Abdul El-Sayed The Economist
Fri, 6 November 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:42
'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech PBS How Abdul El-Sayed actually did with Jewish voters Politico Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith The New York Times Oil prices hit two-month low following decisive midterm election results The Washington Post Hero or liability? The debate over Abdul El-Sayed The Economist
- The Hill18:33
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) has launched Habibi PAC, his own political action committee, just days after punching his ticket to the upper chamber, Federal Election Commission filings show. The leadership PAC, a committee not connected to his campaign and meant to raise money for his political allies, is the latest sign that El-Sayed aims to...
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:51
Od Michigana do Bliskog istoka, Arapi slave izbornu pobjedu Abdula El-Sayeda i oduševljeni su što je u američki politički rječnik uveo arapske izraze
- hindustantimes.com23:00
Abdul El-Sayed launches Habibi PAC after winning Michigan's Senate race to support Democratic allies and expand his political influence.
Sat, 7 November 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English09:18
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
- arkansasonline.com09:52
BEIRUT -- From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed's election win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like "habibi" and "inshallah" to the American political lexicon.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:17
Days after winning his Senate race, Michigan Democrat launches political action committee