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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.

Media & Entertainment, World — October 16, 2015

ANGLE ON: Iranian Cinema

Despite severe government restrictions, Iranian cinema has continued to flourish through the years, both artistically and commercially. Worldwide Iranian filmmakers include Abbas Kiarostami (known for … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — October 15, 2015

Turn To The Left, Fashion In Indonesia

Indonesian fashion blogger Puteri Hasannah Karunia is part of a growing movement in her country, known as “hijabers” – young Muslim fashionistas who follow modest/fashion-forward fashion, and who also … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — October 15, 2015

Dane Newspaper Gives Refugee Community a Voice

Since so many people seem to have an opinion about the refugee crisis in Denmark, a local paper decided to portray a direct voice by giving refugees run of the paper last week. Liberal daily … [Read more...]

World — October 15, 2015

Daily Life For A Refugee in “Blink Of An Eye”

Last February, Vice News gave disposable cameras to six refugees (hailing from Afghanistan, Syria, and Azerbaijan) who are now living in Berlin, and asked them to document their daily lives in 27 … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, Women, World — October 14, 2015

‘He Named Me Malala’ Director Finds “Deep Soul”

"I am from Los Angeles, I am half Jewish, half Episcopalian, I've never really known a Muslim family very well, and Malala answered the door,” says Davis Guggenheim, the director of “He Named Me … [Read more...]

World — October 14, 2015

UK Police To Take Anti-Muslim Attacks Even More Seriously

UK police have categorized Islamophobic attacks under general hate crimes which is thankfully about to change. Prime Minister David Cameron has just announced that local law enforcement will now be … [Read more...]

National — October 13, 2015

Anti-Muslim Rallies, Success Of An Unexpected Kind

The Huffington Post reports on this weekend’s "Global Rally For Humanity" anti-Muslim protests, which “instead of dividing the communities they targeted, strengthened bonds between interfaith allies … [Read more...]

National — October 13, 2015

Ohio Mosque Reaches Out To Anti-Muslim Protester

This weekend, a woman named Annie was planning to join in on an anti-Islam protest at Ohio's Noor Islamic Cultural Center, but instead was eventually swayed to put down her rhetoric and anti-Islam … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, Women, World — October 13, 2015

Interview with Bake Off Winner Nadiya Hussain

The Guardian interviews Nadiya Hussain, winner of the mega-popular cooking show “The Great British Bake Off” (think “The Voice” meets “Top Chef”). The finale garnered 14.5 million viewers, the biggest … [Read more...]

Faith — October 13, 2015

“The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims”

Compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center, a Jordanian think tank, “The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims” was released this week. According to the publication the list … [Read more...]