Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has congratulated Uganda-born politician, Zohran Mamdani, on his election as the first Muslim mayor of New York City, describing the victory as a sign of greater milestones to come for Muslims in global politics.

In a message shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Gumi said Mamdani’s emergence was a pointer that Muslims would one day make it to the White House as President of the United States.

He wrote:

“Mamdani has made it! ICU in Washington should be ready for heart attacks! Muslims will make it to the White House.”

Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, stunned political observers after defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo in what analysts described as one of the most fiercely contested mayoral races in New York’s history.

A self-described democratic socialist, Mamdani’s victory represents a major political upset, overturning the establishment’s expectations in the Democratic Party’s primary earlier in June.

Donald Trump, who had closely followed the race, branded Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and “my little communist,” while endorsing Cuomo and threatening to cut federal funds to New York City if Mamdani triumphed.

Despite Trump’s remarks, Mamdani’s campaign gained momentum, powered by grassroots mobilization and strong support from progressive Democrats, ultimately leading to a landmark win that has been hailed across minority and immigrant communities.

Gumi, known for his outspoken political and religious commentaries, said Mamdani’s success “signals a global shift in power and representation,” stressing that Muslims are beginning to claim their place in the leadership of advanced democracies.