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Islamic Conference Hails El-Sayed as Hero After Calling US 'Empire in Decline
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed received a hero's welcome at an Islamic conference where speakers criticized the US as an empire in decline and drew parallels between early Islam and socialism.
Abdul El-Sayed received a hero's welcome at an Islamic conference in Detroit over Labor Day weekend, where attendees drew parallels between his candidacy and the ideals of socialism. The conference also featured discussions on fatwas, holy wars, and early Islam. US officials were described as being in decline, with some drawing comparisons to the fall of empires throughout history. El-Sayed's attendance at the event marked a significant moment for the intersection of Islamic values and American politics.
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