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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.

— April 1, 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) Muslim Business … [Read more...]

Women, World — April 1, 2016

5,000-Year-Old Iraqi Culture Victim of Climate Change

Scientists say that the Middle East is “particularly vulnerable” to climate change due to one major factor – water. Vice News reports that, “within the last seven years, the region has lost enough … [Read more...]

Sports, Women — April 1, 2016

Athletic Wear For The Faithful Goes Mainstream

During this summer’s Olympics, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad will compete while wearing the hijab – a notable first for a U.S. Olympian. With this in mind, the Los Angeles Times presents a breakdown of … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 1, 2016

The Taj Mahal, and Islam

In the early 1630’s, a wealthy ruler in India named Shah Jahan lost his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. To honor the deceased queen, the ruler … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — April 1, 2016

In Tunisia, Fighting Extremism with Entrepreneurship

Though Tunisia has been widely seen as the sole success story of the 2011 Arab uprisings, Voice of America reports that poverty and unemployment are unfortunately just as bad today as they were five … [Read more...]

Sports, Women — April 1, 2016

Ibtihaj Muhammad Defies Stereotypes By Just Being Her

Sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is a self-described “proud Muslim” and this summer will make history as the first hijab-wearing American athlete to compete in the Olympics for the U.S. fencing team. In … [Read more...]

National — March 31, 2016

Harvard Roundtable On Anti-Muslim Sentiment

On Monday, Harvard hosted a roundtable on the rising anti-Muslim rhetoric and sentiment in America. According to professor Ali Asani, Director of Harvard’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — March 31, 2016

“Many Discoveries” At Art Dubai 2016

Drawing in more than 27,000 visitors, last week’s Art Dubai was, by all accounts, a smashing success. Collectors from all over the world along with famous museums such as the Guggenheim, the British … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, Sports, Women, World — March 30, 2016

“Speed Sisters” Shows Off Middle East Racing Team

“Speed Sisters” is a documentary about the first all-female car racing team from… Palestine! The film covers the lives of five teammates Betty Saadeh, Mona Quraan, Noor Daoud, Marah Zahalka and … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — March 29, 2016

Powerful Exhibit “She Who Tells A Story” To Run In DC

Running April 8th through July 31st, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC is running a Middle Eastern photographer exhibit called “She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from … [Read more...]