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The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.

Resources — September 22, 2016

MOST WEEKLY RECAP

We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Refugees Crossing … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 21, 2016

In India, Sunnis and Shiites Come Together

Around 85% of the world’s Muslims are Sunni and about 15% are Shiite, and the groups rarely pray together – but Shoulder to Shoulder is hoping to change that. At Eid al-Adha prayers last week in … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle — September 21, 2016

Halal Hits The Mainstream

From supermarkets to sit down restaurants, halal food sales are having a great year, up 30% from 2010 with a projected sales at $20 billion. Sales are surging not just among the Muslim American … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — September 21, 2016

Morocco’s King Shows He’s Très Hip

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, 53, shows he can hang with his peops – um, literally – and has been taking selfies with his constituents (in tee-shirt and jeans, no less), and posting on social … [Read more...]

National — September 21, 2016

Hate Crimes Against Muslim Americans Highest Since 9-11

The New York Times reports that hate crimes against Muslim Americans have reached the highest levels since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, “an increase apparently fueled by terrorist … [Read more...]

National — September 21, 2016

After An Extremist Attack… How It Feels To Be Muslim

In the wake of the latest terrorist attacks in New York and New Jersey, Hasan Ali wrote an op-ed for Bustle on what it’s like to be a Muslim man “right now.” Here are some snippets from the powerful … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — September 20, 2016

In Orlando, A Modest Fashion Boutique Finds Its Home In A Mall

Verona is a boutique in Orlando's Fashion Square mall specifically catering to the Muslim woman. "It's nice to have something like Verona establish a store in a mall because it's kinda like 'Hey, I'm … [Read more...]

National — September 20, 2016

Minnesota Woman Works To Eradicate Extremism

Hodan Hassan is a working mother in Minnesota, a practicing psychotherapist who once thought that the horrors of extremism happened to other people. But three years ago, it hit very close to home when … [Read more...]

Faith, National — September 20, 2016

Muslims and Jews Working Together To Refresh Detroit School

In Detroit, for the past seven years, both the Muslim and Jewish communities have worked together to break down stereotypes and barriers by doing just that – by working together. A good example of … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment — September 19, 2016

Riz Ahmed On Reaching The “Promised Land” In Acting

In this powerful op-ed for The Guardian, break-out actor Riz Ahmed (HBO’s “Night Of," and the upcoming “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) talks about his life and struggles as a Muslim young man, and how … [Read more...]