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...]
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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.
Eid In Turkey: Traditionalists vs Secularists
A look at the Muslim holiday Eid in Turkey (known as Kurban Bayrami) where the observant slaughter a sheep or cow, and give the meat to the poor. As a result, there is a great divide between … [Read more...]
Afghanistan’s First Lady Steps Into Spotlight
The new president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, said he wants women to play a stronger role in Afghan society - known for its patriarchal views - and many are excited to see his wife, Rula Ghani, … [Read more...]
Study Says Syrian Women Need Support and Protection
A recent report published by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) states that Syrian women and girls have experienced “chronic abuse and harassment” over the past three years of war. … [Read more...]
Gamechanger: Female Architect Designs Istanbul Mosque
Istanbul's breathtaking Sakirin Mosque is believed to be the first mosque designed by a woman. Take a peek at Zeynep Fadillioglu’s stunning work -- … [Read more...]
Mosul, Iraq: Today and Years Past
A fascinating look, via photography, between present day Mosul to the city in 1932. … [Read more...]
Fear of Ebola During Hajj Pilgrimage
Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]
Meet Major Mariam Al Mansouri
Meet the female fighter pilot who flew as part of the U.S.-led mission to strike against ISIS – and she’s from the United Arab Emirates. … [Read more...]
ISIS: You Don’t Understand Islam
More than 120 Muslim scholars from around the world compiled an open letter to the militants of ISIS and confronted their extremist ideology. … [Read more...]
Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Religious Edict Against ISIS
Sheik Abdullah bin Bayyah -- a respected religious cleric and scholar -- has issued a religious edict known as a fatwa against ISIS, declaring the extremist group as misguided, questioning what they … [Read more...]
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