Following his historic victory in Michigan's Democratic primary for a United States Senate seat, Egyptian American doctor Abdul El-Sayed faced a rapid and coordinated digital smear campaign after his election night speech. An Al Jazeera investigation traced the origins of this anti-Muslim campaign, which sought to portray El-Sayed's win as a religious and ideological threat to the US. The attacks began with right-wing influencers extracting the phrase "inshallah" (God willing) from his speech and presenting it out of context as evidence of a sinister political takeover. This led to baseless claims that Sharia law is coming to America, targeting cities with large Muslim populations, and labeling El-Sayed as dangerous and a threat to Judeo-Christian values. The campaign gained traction as it was amplified by political figures and pro-Israel organizations, culminating in President Trump directly attacking El-Sayed, accusing him of being a hater of Jews and Israel. Despite these attacks, El-Sayed has remained focused on issues of equality, emphasizing the importance of quality education, healthcare, and jobs for all Americans, regardless of their origin, skin color, or religion.