November 5, 2008

It is a profound testament to the abilities of so many record numbers of Americans to embrace their democratic rights and responsibilities to determine their next leader. We are proud of the record numbers of Muslim American voters who went to the polls to cast their vote and rallied to get their family and friends and communities to get involved and get out to vote.

"An important and emotional moment in the history of our nation is unfolding as we speak," said MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "We are proud to live in a place where, as President Obama said tonight, 'all things are possible.' The enormity of these challenges is a shared responsibility of all Americans and we hope that we can work together to face the challenges."

In a letter to President-Elect Obama, Al-Marayati wrote, in part:

We congratulate you on your resounding election as the 44th President of the United States of America. We are proud to live in this powerful historical moment and to have the opportunity to be a part of the crucial work of putting our nation back on course.

The immense challenges confronting us all across this country and around the world will require the participation of all Americans. The American people, including Muslim Americans, have placed a great trust in you to lead our country. With this comes the great responsibilities to address issues of national and international affairs.

MPAC also congratulated tonight the more than one million projected Muslim American voters, and the legions of volunteers all around the country who put so much energy into registering, educating, and mobilizing people to fulfill their democratic responsibilities.

"The spirit of involvement and inspiration we hold today should be carried forward to meet the problems of our country and our world," Al-Marayati said.