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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, World — October 21, 2014

China’s Muslims: Who They Are

A comprehensive breakdown of the plight of the Uighur people of the Xinjiang region of China – who they are and why they feel so discriminated against. … [Read more...]

Faith, National, Women, World — October 18, 2014

Illinois Mom Talks About Her First Hajj

A recent convert to Islam talks about her experience attending Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) this year. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 12, 2014

In Australia, ‘Muslims Welcome Here’

The familiar church sign in New South Wales Australia takes on a surprising but simple message: Muslims Welcome Here. An interview with the man behind the message, Minister Michael Barnes -- … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, Faith, World — October 10, 2014

Technology Changing Hajj Experience

A new app called Mecca 3D and Youtube videos are changing how Muslims prepare for the hajj pilgrimage. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 9, 2014

Filmmaker Explores Contemporary Bethlehem

In the new documentary “Open Bethlehem,” Palestinian filmmaker Leila Sansour explores the struggle for Bethlehem, known not only for the birth of Christianity but also for being in the occupied West … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — October 8, 2014

Non-Muslim Women Don Headscarves For Solidarity

In Australia, the social-media campaign ‘Women in Solidarity with Hijabis’ encourages non-Muslim women to post "hijab selfies" to show solidarity in the fight against Islamophobia. … [Read more...]

Faith — October 8, 2014

Islam’s Place in the Religious World

Scholar Sajjad Rizvi talks about the relationship between Islam, Christianity and Judaism. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 7, 2014

Scholar’s Personal Account of Hajj

Muslim scholar, Ziauddin Sardar, gives a personal account of his pilgrimage to mecca in the '70s. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Photo-Essay of Hajj Pilgrimage

An estimated two million Muslims from around the world made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Al Jazeera shows you hajj in photos -- … [Read more...]