@apnews: After winning Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed used an Arabic term to address Vice President JD Vance during his election night victory speech. But what does “habibi” actually mean? ⠀ #politics #uspolitics #michigan #abdulelsayed #elsayed #midterms #midtermelections #habibi #vance
Oh, he used it like the south uses “bless your little heart”😂
2026-11-06 01:03:36
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McD1400 :
Not Muslim: Habibi is a new word in my vocabulary! 💙
2026-11-06 02:46:43
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Evan Heubner :
Dr. El Sayed is an American, born and raised in Michigan. The country didn't give him anything. He worked his ass off for everything he has achieved.
2026-11-06 02:42:11
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Darleen Strauss :
He’s saying as “bless your heart.”
2026-11-06 01:35:15
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Daddy No Bucks :
It may mean "My beloved" but is giving "Bless Your Heart" vibes🤣🤣
2026-11-06 02:33:53
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HeyHeyItsRuffin :
Every southerner heard that “bless your heart” in there
2026-11-06 05:11:32
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TankGirl80 :
From Louisiana all I heard was “bless your heart!”. 😂
2026-11-06 01:26:21
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adan :
Habibi 💙💙💙💙💙
2026-11-06 02:56:27
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Mandy :
My mom’s from South Carolina. I know a “Bless your heart” when I hear one, even if I don’t speak Arabic.
2026-11-06 04:17:14
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Jacob Clark :
JD Habibi is my latest vocal stim 😂
2026-11-06 01:25:54
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Valli Serenity ☦️🇵🇸🍉 :
I named my dog Habibi when I got her as a puppy almost 3 years ago! I call her my bb girl lol
2026-11-06 00:15:05
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Ivey :
It's like an older waitress calling you sugar or baby in the South 😂
2026-11-06 03:45:28
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LittleBitOfLace :
I love opportunities to learn more about other cultures
2026-11-06 04:11:23
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Betsy :
is this similar to "bless your heart"
2026-11-06 05:48:02
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Leland 🍉 :
‘Bless your heart’ in different font
2026-11-06 01:27:04
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amjenz :
I’m from the south and this is going to be my new ‘bless your heart’!!!!
2026-11-06 02:03:17
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BigMIDaddy :
Slang for “Bro”!
2026-11-07 15:34:05
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The Rogue Pea :
💙💙💙 LOVE HIM 💙💙💙
2026-11-05 23:41:44
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Uncle Roy :
I love it. I’ve been saying Habibi all day. And I’m just an old white man. But I love it because I have so many wonderful Muslim friends. It’s your turn to shine. Not every American is Christian. I’m a Christian. I’m glad to be a Christian but I love everybody. I love Jews. I love Muslims. I love Hindus. I love Buddhist. It goes on and on. I don’t care you worship just as long as you’re a good human that’s what matters. We’re all Americans. So shine shine shine make us all proud Habibi. 🙏🇺🇸💙
2026-11-06 02:13:28
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Weebock :
Can I as a white person use the term Habibi? I think it’s really cute, but don’t want to get in trouble for cultural appropriation or anything 😅
2026-11-06 02:38:16
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Candace 🆘️🇺🇸 :
After this comment, that's how I'll forever be referring to JD.
2026-11-06 02:04:22
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49ersfan02 :
So even though words aren't derogatory, if spoken by someone who isn't native in that language may be offensive. As a white person who only speaks English, if I said habibi in a friendly polite way would it be OK or offensive
2026-11-06 02:19:36
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user05138634884 :
Don’t trust him!
2026-11-06 16:23:04
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Mia :
he's so beautiful oh my gosh❤️❤️❤️
2026-11-06 02:22:55
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