About the MOST Story Bank ...

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.

Faith, Media & Entertainment — June 15, 2015

Celebs You Might Not Know Are Muslim

A listicle of celebrities whom you might not know identify with the Muslim faith (teaser alert - Janet Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal are revealed). A fun read! … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 15, 2015

Arctic Circle RAMADAN

As many know, Ramadan lasts a full month when one fasts during daylight hours BUT what about the Muslims who live in the Arctic Circle where there are 24 hours of sunshine? Wow, mind blown, … [Read more...]

— June 12, 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) Muslim Girls … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 12, 2015

In Belgium, Muslims Helps Jews Restore Synagogue

Belgium Muslims took it upon themselves to help raise money for a local Jewish synagogue in need of restoration. “It is important to save this synagogue for the families and children who find comfort … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith, World — June 12, 2015

Mecca Is a Mecca For Modernization

Mountains have literally been moved -- okay leveled. Construction on skyscraper buildings, hotels, fast food joints, and a new metro/bus system are all underway for a controversial overhaul of Mecca. … [Read more...]

World — June 12, 2015

SPOTLIGHT ON: Young Iranians

60% of Iran’s population is under the age of forty and according to PRI, they’re ready for a change. “What’s been happening with the youth in Iran, particularly over the last ten years, they have been … [Read more...]

Women, World — June 12, 2015

Gaza’s Female Tech Culture

Only 20% of Gazan women work in the labor force. In order to increase these numbers, an entrepreneur program known as Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG) was started a few years ago and today, women run nearly 50% … [Read more...]

National, Sports, World — June 11, 2015

Muslim Girls Won’t Let Anything Stop Them

Muslim girls are faced with a unique challenge when it comes to sports - how does one balance a basketball while wearing a modest dress and religious headscarf? Well the College of Design at the … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith — June 11, 2015

Space Age Prayer Mat

Inspired by witnessing an elderly Muslim man attempt to pray with back pain, tech entrepreneur Nader Sabry has created the world’s first physiological prayer mat using “space technology.” Yes, really. … [Read more...]

Faith, Media & Entertainment, World — June 11, 2015

Young Palestinians and Jewish Students Bond Through Music

Israel-based Polyphony Foundation is a classical music school in Nazareth which brings together young Palestinian and Jewish music students. “It changed all my thinking and how I see people,” says … [Read more...]