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.

Women, World — August 22, 2014

Meet Kurdish Female Colonel

PRI presents a "ride along" with Colonel Nahida Ahmed Rashid, the highest ranking female commander in the Kurdish military, known as the Peshmerga. … [Read more...]

National, Women — August 18, 2014

Be A (Muslim) Clown

Meet Portland’s first female, African-American Muslim clown – Nikki Brown Clown. … [Read more...]

Women, World — August 18, 2014

Women Are Sole Providers For Many Syrian Refugee Families

According to a recent UN report, one-quarter of Syrian refugee family providers are women who struggle to provide food and shelter, and often face harassment. … [Read more...]

Faith, Women — August 11, 2014

Inside The Mind of a Muslim Feminist (Huffington Post)

In this Huffington Post piece, a Muslim woman talks about her personal experience with faith and feminism. Here, we go inside the mind of a Muslim feminist. Read more about Islam and feminism here. … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 30, 2014

Muslim Women’s Rights Surge In India

Progressive Muslim women’s rights groups are springing up in places like Mumbai with the goal of helping women solve domestic issues such as marriage and divorce within the umbrella of Islamic law. … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 29, 2014

Tunisia’s Female Vote and Voice

Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisian women have not only participated in protests but have actively shaped national events as politicians and lawmakers. … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 21, 2014

Malala Day – A Look At Her Achievements

July 14th marked “Malala Day” – dedicated to Malala Yousafzai, the courageous teen who fought the Taliban in order to have an education. The Huffington Post takes a look at her tremendous achievements … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — July 21, 2014

Muslim Model and Jewish Brand Unite

Controversy sparked for some, when a Muslim woman modeled the fashion wares of an Orthodox Jewish clothing company, Mimu Maxi. But not for the company’s owner, Mimi Hecht, who said -- “I find it very … [Read more...]

Women, World — July 21, 2014

Female Kurdish Soldiers Fighting ISIS

A look at a special unit of Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers preparing to go back to the front line to battle ISIS in Northern Iraq – the unit is composed solely of female fighters. … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Women — July 21, 2014

Turkey Next Tech Hub

Half of Turkey’s population is under the age of thirty, and these young adults are well-educated and tech savvy. Add cultural, economic, and government support, and Turkey has the elements to become a … [Read more...]