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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 — May 25, 2013

Turkey’s Repacking Prophetic Sayings – For the 21st Century

Scholars around the Muslim world were alarmed by news of Turkey’s plans for a new combination of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings that might scrap sayings thought to be out of date. Yet what makes this … [Read more...]

Medical, World — May 24, 2013

Bridging the Gap: The Health Workers Who Visit Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon

Almost half of Palestinian refugees registered in Lebanon are children. Yet there is an absence of Palestinian or Lebanese doctors due to constrictive government legislation. What can be done? … [Read more...]

Faith, National — May 22, 2013

TV Channel in Talks to Broadcast Prayers During Ramadan

Early in 2013, the BBC’s Channel Four announced a season of new shows focused on contemporary Muslim life. Most controversial was a decision to broadcast pre-dawn morning prayers during the fasting … [Read more...]

World — May 22, 2013

After Tragedy, Afghan Warrior Still Hopes to Fight Taliban

Even after a devastating loss when a U.S. drone strike hit and killed his own sister, young stonemason, Saidaa, still works to promote freedom and justice as part of the American team. His dedication … [Read more...]

World — May 22, 2013

The Modern King in the Arab Spring

America’s biggest friend in the Middle East, Jordan, is facing uncertainty and changes in the midst of the largest transformation to reshape the Middle East in years. Can the country’s monarch move … [Read more...]

Faith, World — May 16, 2013

More in France Are Turning to Islam, Challenging the Nation’s Idea of Itself

The number of French converts to Islam remains small, but the number has doubled in the last 25 years. Here is a glimpse of the experience in one Paris suburb, an informative New York Times article. … [Read more...]

World — May 16, 2013

The Risks of Drone Strikes Get Rare Public Spotlight

In a moment of public scrutiny, the nominee for CIA director faces a Senate hearing in which he will have to speak on the often-clandestine drone strikes the department takes part in. The attacks have … [Read more...]

Women, World — May 15, 2013

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Riding Motorbikes and Bicycles

The ultraconservative Saudi Arabian government is taking a step forward on women’s rights: It has adopted a new policy allowing women to ride bikes in parks and recreational activities. … [Read more...]

World — May 15, 2013

Syrian Newspapers Emerge to Fill Gap in War Journalism

In a response to misinformation that tainted so much reporting from Syria, editors are beginning to create their own newspapers to provide objective coverage. Too often, what passed for news on … [Read more...]