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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 — September 15, 2014

Mecca’s Transformation

A fascinating photo journal of how the holy site of Mecca has physically changed from 1920 to present time. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, World — September 15, 2014

China Offers Incentives For Uighur Interfaith Marriages

Government officials in Western China are offering cash and other goodies to encourage marriages between the Han, the region’s dominate ethnic group, and minorities such as the Uighur, a … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — September 14, 2014

Music and Islam

How does music play a role in Islamic culture? And does the Quran ban it? An Islamic scholar answers all questions -- … [Read more...]

Faith, National — September 6, 2014

30 Mosques in 30 Days

Two Muslim friends go on a Ramadan adventure through America and visit one mosque every day of their trip, discovering that the places of worship are as diverse as the country itself. … [Read more...]

Faith, National, World — September 5, 2014

Muslim Groups Denounce ISIS

Media Matters for America has put together examples of Muslim religious leaders, advocacy groups, and Imams denouncing the terrorist group, ISIS. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 4, 2014

‘Islam For Dummies’…For Dangerous Dummies

The Muslim community has been saying for years that their faith has nothing to do with extremist terrorism, and here's some direct proof. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — September 3, 2014

President Carter Guest Speaker at ISNA

Thousands of Muslims recently attended the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) conference where President Jimmy Carter was a special guest speaker. He addressed the conflicts in the Middle East … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — August 25, 2014

Non-Muslim Women Wear Hijabs For Support

When an observant Muslim woman got viciously attacked in Sweden last year, women from all religions showed support by posting photos of themselves online wearing the hijab. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, National — August 22, 2014

Couple’s Different Faiths Bond Them

Find out how an interfaith couple (she’s Christian, he’s Muslim) has kept their marriage together for 27 years. … [Read more...]

Faith — August 22, 2014

In Malaysia, A Mosque of Ones Own

For the first time in years, the Chinese Muslim community have a mosque of their own in Penang, Malaysia. … [Read more...]