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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, World — October 7, 2014

Scholar’s Personal Account of Hajj

Muslim scholar, Ziauddin Sardar, gives a personal account of his pilgrimage to mecca in the '70s. … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — October 7, 2014

Islamic Finance: UK New Hub

Islamic investment in Britain is growing at 30% each year and to date is worth more than $2 trillion a year. A look inside the emerging industry in Britain -- … [Read more...]

World — October 6, 2014

Australia Church Aims to Defeat ISIS

In Australia, a local church suggests the way to defeat ISIS – befriend a Muslim. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Photo-Essay of Hajj Pilgrimage

An estimated two million Muslims from around the world made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Al Jazeera shows you hajj in photos -- … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Eid In Turkey: Traditionalists vs Secularists

A look at the Muslim holiday Eid in Turkey (known as Kurban Bayrami) where the observant slaughter a sheep or cow, and give the meat to the poor. As a result, there is a great divide between … [Read more...]

Women, World — October 5, 2014

Afghanistan’s First Lady Steps Into Spotlight

The new president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, said he wants women to play a stronger role in Afghan society - known for its patriarchal views - and many are excited to see his wife, Rula Ghani, … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — October 5, 2014

Most Influential Black Muslims

From Bilal ibn Rabah who was the first muezzin (one who calls Muslims to prayer) to Malcolm X, a list of the 24 most influential black Muslims in world history -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — October 4, 2014

101 on Eid al-Adha

This year, Eid al-Adha was observed on October 4th and fell within hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Huffington Post takes you through the Festival of Sacrifice and tells you everything you need … [Read more...]

World — October 2, 2014

Study Says Syrian Women Need Support and Protection

A recent report published by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) states that Syrian women and girls have experienced “chronic abuse and harassment” over the past three years of war. … [Read more...]