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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, Women — May 6, 2014

Reformer Won’t Enter Through Separate Door

Despite a rich history of teaching females equally, there are still some American mosques that don't quite get it, says reformer Edina Lekovics. … [Read more...]

World — May 6, 2014

Curriculum on Islam Offered in German Public Schools

To better integrate Germany's large Muslim population, elementary schools are offering classes on Islam. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — May 6, 2014

Meet An Imam Who Happens To Be Gay

Meet Imam Daayiee Abdullah who saw that the LGBT Muslim community was underserved and decided to do something about it (and, oh yeah, he's also openly gay). … [Read more...]

World — May 6, 2014

Drone Strike Wrongly Targets Guests On Way To Wedding

Last December, a drone strike in Yemen killed six innocent people who were taking part of a wedding procession. Now the New York Times takes a look at the intelligence breakdowns. … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment — May 6, 2014

“Arab Idol” Winner Tours America

Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf toured North America last winter, visiting cities with large Arab immigrant populations. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — April 29, 2014

D.C. Imam There for Gay Muslims

A gay Imam keeps an open space for gay Muslims who need a safe place to worship, despite the push-back. … [Read more...]

Women, World — April 29, 2014

First Muslim Female Olympian Rebuked Hitler

The first Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics has passed away this year at 97. During the1936 Berlin Games, she and her team refused a visit with Hitler, which brought them international acclaim. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle — April 29, 2014

A Treasure of Arabic Terminology

A ground-breaking Arabic language database tracks the historical development of key words and concepts in the culture. Etymology of one of the world's most widely spoken tongues fosters fresh … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 29, 2014

Reflections of a Muslim Leader on the Holocaust

A U.S. Reform Jewish Rabbi and his Orthodox traveling companion reflect on the Muslim leader who went with them to pray at Auschwitz. Along the way, they argue for better understanding in America. … [Read more...]

World — April 29, 2014

Religious Extremism’s Limited Allure

Extremism's track record demonstrates the long-term failure of militant action. A carefully reasoned argument arrives at a classic conclusion: Shakespeare was right. "There is no sure foundation set … [Read more...]