MAPAC evaluates candidates based on alignment with core principles rooted in Islamic values and American constitutional ideals. These include protecting freedom of religion and civil liberties; respecting the dignity of all people and rejecting rhetoric that targets religious or immigrant communities; upholding faith, family, moral values, and the sanctity of life; committing to justice, honesty, and equal application of the law; supporting parental rights and educational choice; practicing fiscal responsibility to reduce burdens on working families; opposing government overreach and abuse of power; prioritizing domestic needs over foreign wars and excessive foreign aid; protecting Muslim holy sites and access to worship in Jerusalem; and advancing transparency, accountability, and limits on undue special-interest influence in government.