Saudi Women and the Work Force
Although the percentage of Saudi women who work is small, hovering around 15 percent, there have been some gains and societal shifts. A look inside Saudi women who work. … [Read more...]
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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.
Iranian Men Don Dresses in Support of Women
Following a local judge’s ruling in Iranian Kurdistan, men have begun posting online photos of themselves wearing women’s dress, as a demonstration that traditional women’s dress is not a form of … [Read more...]
With Islamophobia, Comes Change
In a complete turn around, an Islamphobic politician from the Netherlands, Arnoud Van Doorn, has converted to Islam. He studied the religion following a film he made depicting it in a negative light. … [Read more...]
Navigating the New Normal: Young Muslim Americans Coming of Age Post 9/11
Adulthood comes early to Muslim American children, especially in the aftermath of 9/11. Suspicion and even assaults on faith and ethnicity may be facts of life, but is it the new normal? … [Read more...]
Rick Steve, TV Traveloger, Reports on Egypt
While in Egypt, Rick Steve, prominent TV traveler and blogger, wrote about his experiences in a country plagued by upheaval and violence since the recent revolution. Nuanced, curious and warm, the … [Read more...]
So, You Want to Stop Islamist Terrorism? Muslims May Be Allies
Local Muslim religious leaders are often the first line of defense against a terrorist plot. Imams tap into undercurrents in the community and share potentially harmful information with the … [Read more...]
How Canada’s Muslim Community Uncovered a Bomb Threat
In a surprising turn of events, the very center of the Muslim community in Canada stepped forward, and outed a community member for their terrorism plot. Is it really then possible to express that … [Read more...]
Ghostface Killah to Record ‘Positive Album’ About Allah
Ghostface Killah, the popular rapper who woke up spiritually after visiting a mosque, has announced his plan to make an album about God. He’s 42 now, no longer smokes pot, and just hopes he can keep … [Read more...]
Pew: Women’s Roles From Muslim POV
The Atlantic examines a 2013 Pew Study and concludes that the Muslim community views the roles for women dependent on the country. … [Read more...]
The Strange Story of McMecca
In a modern-day paradox, Saudi Arabia’s religiously conservative government is tearing down sections of ancient holy sites in order to make way for contemporary business enterprises. … [Read more...]