Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) celebrated Democrat Abdulrahman El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, highlighting the growing number of Muslim lawmakers expected to serve in the next Congress.

“Congratulations, Abdul El-Sayed,” Omar wrote. “You turned that inshallah into alhamdulillah.”

The Arabic expression inshallah means “God willing,” while alhamdulillah translates to “praise be to God.” Omar’s message celebrated the outcome while taking a swipe at unnamed people she suggested had doubted El-Sayed and his supporters.

The Associated Press called the Michigan Senate race at 2:27 a.m. ET Wednesday. By 5:23 p.m. ET, El-Sayed had secured 52.5 percent of the vote to Republican Mike Rogers’ 45.5 percent, with approximately 98 percent of ballots counted, according to AP results.

The victory keeps the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in Democratic hands. Michigan was among the states President Donald Trump carried in the 2024 presidential election, making the Senate result a notable shift in the state’s political landscape.

El-Sayed previously defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the August Democratic primary, receiving support from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). His campaign emphasized progressive policies, including a government-run health insurance system.

He has also drawn attention for his comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict, describing Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.

Omar’s congratulatory post comes as she pointed to eight Muslims who are expected to serve in the next Congress. Her message framed El-Sayed’s election as a milestone for Muslim representation in American politics.

The result also puts a spotlight on the policy positions El-Sayed will bring to the Senate, including his support for government-run health care and his outspoken criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Those positions are likely to become part of the national debate as the new Congress begins its work.