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.

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — April 16, 2014

A Saudi Princess, Fashion, and the Modern Muslim Woman

Elle magazine interviews Saudi Princess Deena Al-Juhani Abdulaziz during this year's New York Fashion Week about personal fashion and her Saudi Arabian-based boutique D'NA. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — April 14, 2014

The American Way of Islam

A steadily increasing number of Muslims growing up in America face confusion when asked to choose between their family's culture and religion - for them, their culture is American and their religion, … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment — April 8, 2014

A Palestinian and an Israeli Band Make Rockin’ Music Together

Two pop bands are settling the Israeli/Palestine conflict their way – with rockin’ music and friendship. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 7, 2014

Enemies Now Colleagues: A Tale of a Pastor and Imam

Once mortal enemies and now colleagues, Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye are co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre in Kaduna, Nigeria. Their mission: to heal the chasm between … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, World — April 3, 2014

What Music Do Young, Urban Muslims Listen To?

From Brazilian hip-hop to punk rock in Pakistan, a look at the music Muslim youth listens to and produce. … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, World — April 3, 2014

Designer Cinemas Coming Soon to Middle East

Famous for building an indoor ski slope in Dubai, mall developer Majid Al Futtaim plans to invest over $204 million in Middle Eastern cinematheques with a target of doubling movie attendance. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 3, 2014

Meet the Popular Moroccan Radio Host… Who Happens To Be Jewish

Joseph Braude's popular Moroccan radio show "Letter from New York" covers all kinds of topics in the Arab world. The fact that its host is Jewish doesn't seem to bother the Muslim audience at all. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — April 3, 2014

Australia’s Only Islamic Museum

The first Australian Islamic Museum has opened in Melbourne, presenting a wide range of Islamic art including paintings, architecture, calligraphy, textiles and ceramics. … [Read more...]

Women, World — April 3, 2014

Factory Workers in Bangladesh Manage to Find the Bright Side

The garment industries in Bangladesh have rightfully been criticized for their lack of worker’s rights. Nonetheless, many female Muslim workers see a version of independence compared with even starker … [Read more...]

World — March 30, 2014

Myanmar’s Victims Tell Their Stories

The "Humans of Myanmar" takes a personal look at the atrocities taking place in the region -- ordinary folk are photographed and their stories told. … [Read more...]