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Two words from a speech had Americans reaching for Google: “JD, habibi” 💙 After Abdul El-Sayed used the phrase in his victory speech, “habibi meaning” became a trending search in the United States. #Habibi #MuslimPulse #AboutIslam
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Rescued from the jungle at nine, #NadaItrab still faced a long journey toward healing Years later, Islam helped her find meaning and hope “Now I know my life is worth living” A powerful story of survival, purpose, and renewed hope
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A Muslim community in Middlesbrough, England, is hoping to rebuild its mosque & cultural centre on the site where it once worshipped. The Muslim Federation of Cleveland has submitted plans for a new Abu Bakr Mosque on Park Road North, replacing a building demolished years ago.1/2
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The privately funded project would provide a place for worship and community activities, continuing a tradition of supporting residents regardless of faith. The revised plans are awaiting council consideration. 2/2 (The Northern Echo)
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An Afghan-born Muslim doctor who came to Australia from a refugee background was named the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) Victorian General Practitioner of the Year in 2025. 1/3
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Dr Muhammad Raza says he had been practising as a GP in Australia for around three years when he received the recognition. Now serving rural communities in Victoria, he is passionate about improving healthcare access and supporting vulnerable patients. 2/3
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He hopes his journey will inspire young Muslims, refugees and overseas-trained professionals pursuing their own goals. 3/3
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Indian American Muslim Democrat Nabeela Syed, 27, has won a seat in the Illinois State Senate, marking another milestone in her political career. 1/2 (Chicago Suntimes)
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She previously made history in 2022 when she was elected to the Illinois House at just 23, becoming the youngest woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly. Her latest victory takes her to the state Senate, adding to the growing representation of Muslims in US politics.2/2
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A Muslim charity in Blackburn has raised £5,352 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, inspired by the story of 10-year-old Safiyah Ahmed, who has received treatment there since birth for a serious heart condition. 1/2 (Lancashire Telegraph)
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The Blackburn Hope Foundation collected donations through street collections & visits to local mosques over three weekends. Safiyah, who underwent open-heart surgery at just four weeks old and later received a pacemaker, joined volunteers at the presentation to thank the hospital
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From “Inshallah” to “Alhamdulillah” Abdul El-Sayed makes history as the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, after a campaign marked by attacks on his faith #AbdulElSayed
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Muslim Americans scored significant victories in the November 3 US elections, with Adam Hamawy making history as New Jersey’s first Muslim member of Congress. The Egyptian-born surgeon, who volunteered in Gaza, won the state’s 12th Congressional District. 1/2
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In New York, Muslim convert and Palestinian rights advocate Darializa Avila Chevalier won the 13th Congressional District, while Aber Kawas won State Senate District 12. In Texas, Letitia Plummer became the first Muslim elected Harris County judge. 2/2
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A historic milestone for Muslim representation in America! Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s US Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. 1/3
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The 42-year-old son of Egyptian immigrants is a physician and former public health official who campaigned on affordable healthcare and economic justice. 2/3
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His victory breaks a historic barrier and marks a proud moment for Muslim Americans, opening a new chapter in their representation at the highest levels of US government. 3/3 (Reuters)
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