Ilhan Omar , one of the first two Muslim women elected to U.S. Congress , began her acceptance speech Tuesday night in Minnesota with a universal Islamic greeting.

As-salaam aleikum, the Democrat said to a crowded room of supporters during a victory party in Minneapolis, using an Islamic phrase that means Peace be upon you.

Wa aleikum salaam, the crowd immediately replied, which means and upon you be peace.

After the exchange, which echoes the way millions of American Muslims greet each other every day , Omar offered her gratitude to God.

Alhamdulillah, Omar said three times , a phrase that translates to all praise to God.

Hearing that, her supporters erupted in cheers.

Omars win in Minnesotas 5th Congressional District means Congress will soon have its first hijab-wearing member, its first refugee and its first Somali-American.

The common Islamic phrases in Omars speech were a poignant moment for many American Muslims especially after an election cycle filled with Islamophobic attacks against Muslim candidates running for election .