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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.

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, National — June 18, 2015

A Look At Muslim Refugees in U.S.

A look at Muslim refugees in the Houston area, many have fled war or repressive circumstances in the Middle East but despite this, are still thankful this Ramadan. "Many are traumatized by their … [Read more...]

Faith, National — June 17, 2015

SoCal RAMADAN

A look at how Muslims in Southern California celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, including the all important iftar meal which ends their daily fast. And in SoCal, the community is diverse and so is … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith, World — June 16, 2015

App Links Faithful to Prayer Sites

Think of it as Airbnb for observant Muslims, Salatsurfing is an online community in France linking the pious with people willing to donate their homes or businesses for daily prayer (that’s five times … [Read more...]

Faith, Media & Entertainment — June 15, 2015

Celebs You Might Not Know Are Muslim

A listicle of celebrities whom you might not know identify with the Muslim faith (teaser alert - Janet Jackson and Shaquille O'Neal are revealed). A fun read! … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 15, 2015

Arctic Circle RAMADAN

As many know, Ramadan lasts a full month when one fasts during daylight hours BUT what about the Muslims who live in the Arctic Circle where there are 24 hours of sunshine? Wow, mind blown, … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 12, 2015

In Belgium, Muslims Helps Jews Restore Synagogue

Belgium Muslims took it upon themselves to help raise money for a local Jewish synagogue in need of restoration. “It is important to save this synagogue for the families and children who find comfort … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith, World — June 12, 2015

Mecca Is a Mecca For Modernization

Mountains have literally been moved -- okay leveled. Construction on skyscraper buildings, hotels, fast food joints, and a new metro/bus system are all underway for a controversial overhaul of Mecca. … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith — June 11, 2015

Space Age Prayer Mat

Inspired by witnessing an elderly Muslim man attempt to pray with back pain, tech entrepreneur Nader Sabry has created the world’s first physiological prayer mat using “space technology.” Yes, really. … [Read more...]

Faith, Media & Entertainment, World — June 11, 2015

Young Palestinians and Jewish Students Bond Through Music

Israel-based Polyphony Foundation is a classical music school in Nazareth which brings together young Palestinian and Jewish music students. “It changed all my thinking and how I see people,” says … [Read more...]

Faith, World — June 10, 2015

Interfaith Selfie Campaign in Myanmar Focuses on Friendship

Led by young people in Yangon, a social media campaign is taking-on hate speech, discrimination and violence in Myanmar (where the Rohingya Muslims have been notoriously mistreated). The public is … [Read more...]