El-Sayed Jokes Shawarma Law Over Sharia
Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed said he is for shawarma law rather than Sharia law at a Macomb County campaign stop.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Islam
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Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed said he is for shawarma law rather than Sharia law, a remark made at a Macomb County campaign stop and captured in a video posted by Fox 2 Detroit. Social media users responded with jokes about shawarma law, Shakira law, and Shania law after his win on Election Day.
Why it matters
El-Sayed made the remark in response to opponents who claim he supports Sharia law, using humor to address the charge. The exchange shows how campaign rhetoric and online humor can intersect in Michigan's political conversation.
Amo Samis operates five Michigan locations, starting as a food truck and now expanding through franchising beyond the state. The shop's expansion timeline beyond Michigan has not been specified.
The players
Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed is a Michigan politician who made the shawarma law remark in response to claims that he supports Sharia law.
Amo Samis
Amo Samis is a Michigan shawarma shop that began as a food truck and now has locations in several Metro Detroit cities.
The details
El-Sayed said that if a shawarma contains lettuce, it is not shawarma but just a sandwich, and he recommended Amo Samis and its crispy shawarma with extra toum and pickles. Social media users then posted jokes about shawarma law, Shakira law, and Shania law after his Election Day win.
Timeline
Earlier in the week of Nov. 4, 2026: El-Sayed made the shawarma law remark at a Macomb County campaign stop.
Nov. 3, 2026: Election Day, when El-Sayed won and social media jokes followed.
Culture Shift
Amo Samis's path from a food truck to a franchising operation reflects a broader pattern of regional food businesses scaling beyond their origins. The shop's growth illustrates how local eateries increasingly build recognition through community ties and repeat customers.
Michigan residents who eat at Amo Samis can find its five locations in Sterling Heights, Southgate, Dearborn, Wayne, and Warren. The shop's recommended order of crispy shawarma with extra toum and pickles is available at its storefronts.
The takeaway
Humor can be an effective way for public figures to address political charges, and food recommendations can become part of civic conversation. Readers curious about local eateries can check locations directly before visiting.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Islam section of Michigan news.
More information
Find Amo Samis locations and ordering details at amosamis.com.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Detroit News.
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