Muslim Congresswoman-Elect Ilhan Omar Began Victory Speech With Islamic Blessing
, began her acceptance speech Tuesday night in Minnesota with a universal Islamic greeting. during a victory party in Minneapolis, using an Islamic phrase that means “Peace be upon you.” “Wa aleikum salaam,” the crowd immediately replied, which means “and upon you be peace.” , a phrase that translates to “all praise to God.” means Congress will soon have its first hijab-wearing member, its first refugee and its first Somali-American. The common Islamic phrases in Omar’s speech were a poignant moment for many American Muslims ― especially ...
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