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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, National — January 28, 2014

Muslim and Jewish Friendships Form

In Connecticut, Muslim and Jewish women find that stereotypes fall away as friendships form. … [Read more...]

World — January 28, 2014

Son of Muslim Bus Driver Succeeds in UK Politics

UK politics: Meet Britain's new Culture Secretary who happens to be... Muslim! … [Read more...]

National — January 28, 2014

NYC: Muslim Holidays to be Honored?

New York City's Muslims come together with the goal of adding Muslim holidays to the public school calendar. … [Read more...]

National — January 27, 2014

Zaytuna College: Islamic Scholarship in an American Community

After months of Associated Press reporting on the New York Police Department’s years-long investigation of American Muslims, the Chronicle of Higher Education published this feature article exploring … [Read more...]

Faith, World — January 25, 2014

Muslim Neighborhood Saves Local Synagogue

Facing a critical lack of funds, a Bradford, UK synagogue leader reached out to his Muslim neighbors in a last-ditch effort to save his center. … [Read more...]

Sports, Women, World — January 23, 2014

Muslim Soccer Player Holds Out For Faith

Shireen Ahmed born to Pakistani parents and raised in Canada, where she practiced two things: soccer and Islam. This article traces the long and winding road for a woman who wants to play public … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 23, 2014

Niqab: Observant Muslim Women’s Views

In 2013, a British court ruled that Muslim women wearing a veil must remove it when giving evidence. This brought about a national debate on the wearing of the niqab (a veil covering the face but not … [Read more...]

Sports, World — January 23, 2014

British Muslim Cycling Club Spreads Positive Message

One cyclist's personal account follows a British Muslim cycling club, biking from Glasgow to London for charity.. … [Read more...]

National — January 22, 2014

A Muslim Fraternity Confronts Negative Stereotypes, Takes a Stand

A Muslim fraternity at the University of Texas at Dallas recently took to the streets protest domestic violence against women. … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, National — January 21, 2014

$400 Million in Fruit Baskets

Born in Pakistan and raised in an immigrant family in Connecticut, Tariq Farid has made a name for himself as one of the most successful Muslim businessmen in the US. He is the founder and CEO of … [Read more...]