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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.

Media & Entertainment, World — February 15, 2014

YouTube is Mega Popular in the Arab World

According to a new Startappz survey, 93% of videos produced in the Middle East are in Arabic and some average up to 3 million viewers. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — February 14, 2014

Scottish Church Opens Its Doors Wide to Muslim Worshippers

The Scotland church opened its doors to Muslims because many were forced to pray outside on the streets due to lack of space in the mosque. Through an instance of practicing what they preach, the … [Read more...]

World — February 14, 2014

Finding The Funny In Gaza

What's fun and funny about living in Gaza? Well, a comedy troupe named Tashwesh Productions for one. They're trying to make the best of things, producing YouTube comedy clips and a popular weekly … [Read more...]

World — February 14, 2014

Alienation of Egyptian Millennials

The military-backed government has refused to back down on its consistent arrests of youth protesters, alienating a growing number of Egyptian youth. As a result, the youth are lashing out at their … [Read more...]

Faith, National — February 14, 2014

Nation’s First Interfaith School

Following hours of prayer and research, the nation's first interfaith high school is accepting freshmen enrolling for the fall of 2014. It began with the belief that the soul is as important as the … [Read more...]

National — February 13, 2014

Offensive Seminar a No-Go For Law Enforcement Training

Muslim activists have worked to curb offensive sub-contracted seminars designed for law-enforcement training. Results are mixed. fifty people have signed up for a controversial seminar led by an … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, Women — February 12, 2014

Style, Meet Modesty: The Rise of Hijab Fashion Bloggers

Traditional Muslim dress—and the vague category of “headscarf”— strikes many westerners as a sign of male oppression and backwardness. Freedom is defined as heels and lipstick. But the phenomenon of … [Read more...]

Faith, National, Women — February 12, 2014

Jewish and Muslim Women Forge Bonds Over Dieting

Through weight loss classes and interfaith discussions, Jewish and Muslim women grow close and bond. These health-conscious groups work to strike a balance between theory and work-life. They are … [Read more...]

National, Sports — February 12, 2014

SoCal Cricket Brings Diversity

The Van Nuys-based Corinthian Cricket Club brings together players from all over the world who have one thing in common, their love of the sport. … [Read more...]