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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.

Culture and Lifestyle — November 2, 2015

ANGLE ON: Islam & Sci-Fi

An interview with Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad who is the editor of the popular blog ‘Islam and Science Fiction.’ He talks about the current state of sci-fi and Islam. “Science Fiction conventions are … [Read more...]

National, Women — November 2, 2015

Muslim College Student Says Hijab “Conversation Opener”

In this piece for USA Today, we meet twenty-year old Lamia Arafa. Lamia is a normal Florida State biology student who is also an observant Muslim and wears the hijab. In the interview, she says that … [Read more...]

— October 30, 2015

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) ANGLE ON: … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, National — October 30, 2015

ANGLE ON: Muslim-American Entrepreneur Community

Photo Credit: NPR/caption] From the matchmaking app Salaam Swipe (yes, a Muslim tinder) to Umma Spot, an Airbnb for Muslims, NPR reports that the entrepreneur community for Muslim-Americans is … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle — October 30, 2015

SPOTLIGHT ON: Muslim Children Book Service

Entrepreneurs Randa Kuziez and Shahd al-Asaly were having a difficult time finding children books that were unique to Muslim culture and identity so they founded the book subscription service called … [Read more...]

Sports, Women, World — October 29, 2015

The Endurance of Muslim Female Athletes

During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sarah Attar competed in the 800-meters race, and though she placed last, still received a standing ovation. Female judo competitor Wojdan Ali Seraj … [Read more...]

Medical, World — October 28, 2015

In Israel, Muslim and Jewish Doctors Work Together

The staff calls them “Bert and Ernie” or “Fried and Eid.” Ahmed Eid, 65, is a Muslim from the Galilee village of Dabburiya and Elchanan Fried, 41, is a Jew from Petah Tikva in central Israel. Eid is … [Read more...]

Women, World — October 28, 2015

Women’s Studies In Afghanistan

As security deteriorates in Afghanistan, and women’s rights and welfare are threatened, a group of university students gathered last week to embark on an encouraging course –Afghanistan’s first … [Read more...]

Medical, World — October 28, 2015

In Nigeria, Muslim Doctor Gets Candid On Family Planning Matters

In Northern Nigeria, Muslim doctor Farouk Mohammed Jega has been actively instructing the local community and religious leaders on family planning issues, including access to contraception and … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment — October 27, 2015

ANGLE ON: Dean Obeidallah and Negin Farsad, Comics With An Agenda

The Village Voice interviews Dean Obeidallah and Negin Farsad, describing them as “two Muslim-American comics known for combatting Islamophobia with their sharp, disarming brand of observational … [Read more...]