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"I reject discrimination against Muslim-Americans."

Those were U.S. President Barack Obama's words during an emotional farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday, and it got the interwebs stirring with reactions, particularly from Arabs.

Obama is set leave the White House on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump will officially be inaugurated and assume office.

Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours.
— President Obama (@POTUS) January 11, 2017

Trump has repeatedly targeted the Muslim community in his speeches and comments, promising a Muslim ban. Obama's words stand in stark contrast to the new president's rhetoric.

On Twitter, Arabs offered their two cents.

As always, Obama proved himself to be an exceptional orator

Obama does what he does best and delivers another, final, great speech. It's not just whoever wrote it but also its delivery. #ObamaFarewell
— سلطان سعود القاسمي (@SultanAlQassemi) January 11, 2017

A historic moment of epic proportions

A black man is giving his farewell address as President, one week away from a white man whose inauguration is tinged in white supremacy.
— Ahmed Shihab-Eldin (@ASE) January 11, 2017

Trump's xenophobia doesn't define all Americans

Loud applause and cheers when Obama says he rejects discrimination against Muslims. #FarewellObama
— Dena Takruri (@Dena) January 11, 2017

But Obama merits criticism, too

I really wish Obama spoke about #BlackLivesMatter with this strong language when it really mattered #obamafarewell
— Amani Al-Khatahtbeh (@xoamani) January 11, 2017

Under Obama, Arabs note, American bombs killed many innocents

For Obama, the children of #Gaza and #Yemen are not worthy of love but worthy of bombs. #ObamaFarewell https://t.co/PZGarjADH8
— Tima Ghannam (@3Ghannam) January 11, 2017

Still, tears were shed

You and me both brother. ????????#ObamaFarewell https://t.co/H0ldOGhPWi
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) January 11, 2017

Synchronized crying: "a new American sport"

A new American sport ... synchronized crying. #FarewellObama pic.twitter.com/WvrfLucoDv
— Ahmed Shihab-Eldin (@ASE) January 11, 2017

"Let's not deny how terrified people are about what's to come"

Nice that POTUS is striking a very kumbaya, reconciliatory tone but let's not deny how terrified ppl are about whats 2 come #FarewellObama
— Dena Takruri (@Dena) January 11, 2017

A social media revolution?

We are soon going to have the biggest unfollow/follow movement in twitter history. When the @potus account moves from Obama to trump.
— Mustapha Hamoui (@Beirutspring) January 10, 2017

Legitimate questions were raised

Where's Sasha?
— Maysoon Zayid (@maysoonzayid) January 11, 2017

Some are already anticipating Trump's farewell ...

I love Pres Obama's farewell address but I really can NOT wait for Trump's farewell address
— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@Deanofcomedy) January 11, 2017

#FarewellObama

See you back here on the other side, O. #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/TJSSe7Rfrm
— Amani Al-Khatahtbeh (@xoamani) January 11, 2017

Arabs react to #ObamaFarewell address

On Twitter, Arabs offered their two cents.

As always, Obama proved himself to be an exceptional orator

A historic moment of epic proportions

Trump's xenophobia doesn't define all Americans

But Obama merits criticism, too

Under Obama, Arabs note, American bombs killed many innocents

Still, tears were shed

Synchronized crying: "a new American sport"

"Let's not deny how terrified people are about what's to come"

A social media revolution?

Legitimate questions were raised

Some are already anticipating Trump's farewell ...

#FarewellObama

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Arabs react to #ObamaFarewell address

On Twitter, Arabs offered their two cents.

As always, Obama proved himself to be an exceptional orator

A historic moment of epic proportions

Trump's xenophobia doesn't define all Americans

But Obama merits criticism, too

Under Obama, Arabs note, American bombs killed many innocents

Still, tears were shed

Synchronized crying: "a new American sport"

"Let's not deny how terrified people are about what's to come"

A social media revolution?

Legitimate questions were raised

Some are already anticipating Trump's farewell ...

#FarewellObama

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