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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.

Faith, Media & Entertainment, National — November 20, 2014

Muslims and Jews Jam Together

In Los Angeles, there was much rapping, singing, dancing and laughter at an event called “A Musical Celebration of Muslim-Jewish Unity” – produced by the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (which is … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — November 20, 2014

In Syria, New Identities Spur

Out of fear for their safety, Syrian rebels and activists have developed different names and even identities since the civil war began – and many are gladly leaving their old personas behind. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — November 20, 2014

Divorces On Rise in Iran

What many say is due to an increase in women’s education and individualism, divorces are on the rise in Iran and like a recent trend in the U.S., divorce parties are becoming ‘a thing.’ … [Read more...]

Faith, World — November 20, 2014

The Under-reporting Of Muslim Leaders Condemning Extremism

In this Huffington Post opinion piece, author Qasim Rashid questions why, when an Islamic leader condemns ISIS – as Mirza Masroor Ahmad did last week during the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Symposium in … [Read more...]

Faith, Women — November 19, 2014

American Hijab – One Young Woman’s Story of Rebellion

In this personal essay for Jane magazine, a young American Muslim woman reflects on her decision to start wearing the hijab (religious head covering) during college, and says that this is not just a … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — November 19, 2014

Expats To Stay In Afghanistan

As U.S. and British military forces withdraw from Afghanistan, a look at the small group of expats choosing to stay in the country that they now call home. … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — November 19, 2014

Gaming In The Middle East

Despite such unique challenges as government censorship and trade sanctions, game developers are pushing through these obstacles with the clear goal of creating games “in and for the Middle East.” … [Read more...]

Faith, World — November 19, 2014

Searching For A Place To Worship in Athens

Athens is home to a strong Muslim community of 500,000 people who, shockingly, have no place to worship as there is not one single mosque in all of the capital. What they do have are basements and … [Read more...]

Faith — November 18, 2014

The Reformation of an Extremist

A former extremist in Britain talks to the BBC about how he came to reject violence and embrace the true essence of Islam -- that of peace. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — November 18, 2014

Muslim Prayer at Washington National Cathedral

For the first time, Muslim prayer service took place at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. The cathedral called its hosting “a gesture of deeper understanding between two monotheistic … [Read more...]