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, National — February 1, 2014

Muslim Prisoner Appeals to Supreme Court for His Religious Rights

A Muslim prisoner has gone all the way to the Supreme Court to appeal his religious right to grow a beard. The federal prison system and 39 states already allow it. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — January 30, 2014

Australia’s First Muslim Woman MP is an Academic

The first Muslim woman has been elected to Australia’s parliament. An academic with a Pakistani background, Mehreen Faruqi plans to build bridges among minority communities. … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 30, 2014

A Look Inside ‘The Muslim Women’s Association’ of Australia

The Muslim Women's Association in Australia provides refugees with guidance in finding jobs, financial assistance and counseling. … [Read more...]

National — January 29, 2014

“Paris” Gets A New Muslim Mayor

The new mayor of Paris is many things -- a Pakistani-born, Muslim immigrant. A wealthy cardiologist who's also fiscally conservative. And, oh yeah, he's mayor of Paris, TEXAS -- a small town north of … [Read more...]

World — January 29, 2014

Boko Haram, What’s in a Name?

A linguistic journey into the translation of Boko Haram which reports have inaccurately translated to "western education is a sin." The Christian Science Monitor finds out what it really means... … [Read more...]

Faith, National — January 29, 2014

Sikh, Muslim Girls in Head Scarves Turned Away

A day of amusement-park fun gets serious when the company claims head scarves are a safety hazard. … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 29, 2014

Saudi Journal Appoints Woman Director

Saudi female journalist Maha Akeel has been appointed Director of Information and P.R. at the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It's a "big step" for women in the region. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — January 29, 2014

Farewell to My Father

The Guardian's moving personal account of a father's Islamic funeral. … [Read more...]

National — January 29, 2014

Police Cadets Learn About Islam From Muslims

Islamic Center of St Joseph, Missouri invited local police cadets to learn first-hand about the Muslim community they serve. … [Read more...]