Explained: ‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans

Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, winning Michigan's race

Sharia

The religious code providing Muslims guidance on righteous living, often compared to other faiths' moral codes like the Ten Commandments.

Sharia-Free America Caucus

A group formed by dozens of Republican members of Congress that frames Islamic religious law as a threat to the U.S. Constitution.

CAIR

Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim American civil rights and advocacy organization.

Emgage Action

A Muslim American political advocacy group focused on civic engagement.

jihadist

A term used by Trump to describe El-Sayed, implying association with religious extremism or terrorism.