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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 — April 17, 2014

Harvard Professor Ousmane Kane Talks About Muslim Globalization

Harvard Gazette talks with scholar Ousmane Kane about Muslim globalization, reminding readers that only 20% of the Islamic community is in the Middle East. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — April 14, 2014

The American Way of Islam

A steadily increasing number of Muslims growing up in America face confusion when asked to choose between their family's culture and religion - for them, their culture is American and their religion, … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 7, 2014

Enemies Now Colleagues: A Tale of a Pastor and Imam

Once mortal enemies and now colleagues, Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye are co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre in Kaduna, Nigeria. Their mission: to heal the chasm between … [Read more...]

Faith, World — April 3, 2014

Meet the Popular Moroccan Radio Host… Who Happens To Be Jewish

Joseph Braude's popular Moroccan radio show "Letter from New York" covers all kinds of topics in the Arab world. The fact that its host is Jewish doesn't seem to bother the Muslim audience at all. … [Read more...]

Faith, National — March 12, 2014

Muslim Cemetery Planned in Kentucky

Muslims in Buechel, Kentucky reach out to Catholic neighbors about a proposed site for a Muslim cemetery – and unlike other proposed sites in the area, are met with no opposition. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — March 12, 2014

Professors Protest Quebec Secular Charter By Wearing Hijab

In 2013, a Quebec secular charter was proposed to ban religious symbols for teachers and public sector workers. Two non-Muslim professors protested with hijab in solidarity with their observant … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — March 3, 2014

What Country Has A Long History of Female Imams…?

Though less than 4% of China's population is Muslim, they have a rare history of female Imams and mosques dedicated to women. … [Read more...]

Faith — February 21, 2014

A Brief Primer on Islam’s Five Pillars

Even amidst all the differences found in the sects of Islam, all Muslims agree upon the Five Pillars of the religion. This article seeks to break down the principles in an approachable and concise … [Read more...]

Faith, Sports — February 15, 2014

Soccer Stadium Creates Muslim Prayer Room for Players to Use Before Games

Soccer stars looking for divine intervention in their bids for victory now have a prayer room at their stadium! Newcastle United has starting providing an area for Muslim players to worship before … [Read more...]