First Somali-origin British female MP swears on Quran

Abdulwali Sallal, a British Member of Parliament of Somali origin, took the oath of office inside the British Parliament while placing her hand on the Holy Qur'an, becoming the first Somali-origin MP to take the oath in this manner. She received approximately 45% of the votes in the supplementary elections and retained a seat previously held by former Prime Minister Kier Starmer. Her act of swearing allegiance on the Qur'an sparked widespread debate between supporters who emphasized her pride in her cultural roots, and opponents who criticized this method of swearing-in and questioned her British loyalty, pondering whether such actions could weaken the country's laws, which those elected are supposed to follow. Her journey reflects a trajectory from being a refugee child in London, working in the local council, to holding leadership positions and reaching the House of Commons. Her story highlights society's capacity in Britain to embrace individuals from immigrant backgrounds and grant them influential roles.

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