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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, World — August 19, 2015

Halal Tourism Is Having A Moment

Next month, the first ever “halal cruise” will depart from Turkey and sail to nearby Greece. There are now travel apps, websites, hotels, airlines and friendly guides all geared to the Muslim … [Read more...]

Faith, World — August 18, 2015

Islamic Leaders Plead For Climate Change Reform

“Islam teaches us: ‘Man is simply a steward holding whatever is on Earth in trust,’” said Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, Uganda’s grand mufti. “Therefore man should ensure that we do everything … [Read more...]

National — August 18, 2015

ANGLE ON: Muslim Cemetery Controversy in Texas

In this op-ed for Religion News Service, journalist Ruth Nasrullah attends a town hall meeting in Farmesville, a small town in Texas where some of the locals are protesting a proposed Muslim … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — August 17, 2015

Attn Fashion Industry: Modest Fashion Is Here To Stay

Muslim fashion designers and bloggers have become passionate and vocal about one thing of late -- being fashionable and modestly dressed should not be an oxymoron. "Larger companies within the fashion … [Read more...]

World — August 17, 2015

FOLLOW-UP ON Charitable Turkish Newlyweds

In this follow-up on the Turkish couple who donated their wedding money to feed 4,000 Syrian refugees, the groom commented that he and his wife were surprised by the world-wide attention. Fethullah … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National — August 17, 2015

Halal Food Fest Crowd Pleaser

Over the weekend, thousands of Muslims and non-Muslims took in the delicious cuisine of the annual Halal Food Festival in New Jersey. Halal is food prepared according to Islamic law. Attendees sampled … [Read more...]

— August 14, 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) SPOTLIGHT ON: … [Read more...]

Faith, National — August 14, 2015

Orlando Airport To Open Muslim Prayer Room

If a Muslim person wishes to pray at Orlando International airport, he or she will need to perform their religious ritual either in a restroom, in pubic or in the airport chapel. But that will soon … [Read more...]

World — August 14, 2015

Growing Up In Iran… With Sanctions

In this powerful, anonymous op-ed for Vox, an Iranian man talks about how sanctions affected his life growing up, starting when he was a boy in the ‘80s, during the Iran-Iraq War, and going up to … [Read more...]

Faith, World — August 14, 2015

410 Year Old Quran Found In India

A 410 year old copy of the Quran has been found in India. The origins of the holy book dates back to the end of Akbar the Great’s rein (1556-1605), one of the greatest rulers and generals of the … [Read more...]