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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.

— April 29, 2014

An Iranian Journey: In Photos

A vivid down-to-earth photographic series depicts contemporary Iranian youth culture in varying states of daily life, often stifled by authority. These insider images, by Hussein Fatemi, effortlessly … [Read more...]

Faith, National — April 28, 2014

Portraits of American Converts Explore Diversity and Difference

Boston-based photographer Claire Beckett's "The Converts " presents still portraits of Americans who converted to Islam, in an attempt to capture the elusive relationship between American and Muslim … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle — April 28, 2014

Muslim in Best Buy Commercial Prompts Twitter Flurry

Does a Best Buy TV commercial featuring a Muslim computer salesman imply a normalizing trend in the US media? After sparking a flurry of Twitter chatter during a Broncos/Patriots championship game, … [Read more...]

World — April 28, 2014

After Fleeing India, Some Muslims Ponder Return

Months after religious violence forced Indian Muslims to flee to refugee camps, many are wary of returning home, despite government orders. A New York Times report from Northern India. … [Read more...]

Women — April 28, 2014

Female Muslim Soccer Agent is Breaking Barriers

The first Muslim woman to be licensed as a soccer agent is committed to bringing more diversity onto the field. … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment — April 24, 2014

Muslim Pop Star Climbs the U.S. Charts

Yuna has faced some pressure, but her musical talent speaks for itself. American fans are boosting her work on the charts. … [Read more...]

World — April 24, 2014

Egypt’s TV Satirist Returns at a Touchy Time

Egyptian TV's Jon Stewart, Bassam Youssef, returns to the air after some official muzzling. He hopes to keep the show running, regardless. … [Read more...]

World — April 20, 2014

Iranian Life After the Revolution

Thirty-five years after the Iranian Revolution, author James Buchan discusses Iranian life, politics and culture with Foreign Policy Association journalist Reza Akhlaghi. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — April 19, 2014

Pakistani Exchange Student Immersed in Catholic School System

Umer Janjua is over five thousand miles away from his home in Pakistan, but he has decided to immerse himself in a completely different culture through the Catholic school system - and he loves it … [Read more...]

Faith — April 17, 2014

Harvard Professor Ousmane Kane Talks About Muslim Globalization

Harvard Gazette talks with scholar Ousmane Kane about Muslim globalization, reminding readers that only 20% of the Islamic community is in the Middle East. … [Read more...]