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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET

Report revisits Abdul El-Sayed’s 2009 comments on Sharia

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Free Beacon. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A report has resurfaced comments Abdul El-Sayed made in 2009 in which he declared an obligation to follow Sharia law in everything he does until the day he dies. The remarks were first reported by The Western Journal and the Washington Free Beacon.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when Washington Free Beacon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 7 hr ago from The Western Journal.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Western Journal 7 hr ago
Sharia Senator: In 2009, Abdul El-Sayed Declared He Will Follow Sharia in 'Everything' He Does Until the Day He Dies - westernjournal.com
Washington Free Beacon 14 hr ago
Revealed: El-Sayed Proclaimed 'Obligation' To Follow Sharia Law Until the Day He Dies

Coverage timeline

Aug 11, 3:15 PM ET
14 hr ago
Washington Free Beacon
Revealed: El-Sayed Proclaimed 'Obligation' To Follow Sharia Law Until the Day He Dies
Aug 11, 9:39 PM ET
7 hr ago
The Western Journal
Sharia Senator: In 2009, Abdul El-Sayed Declared He Will Follow Sharia in 'Everything' He Does Until the Day He Dies - westernjournal.com
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