Protecting Girls through Fashion
Photo Credit: Huffington Post Khalida Brohi is a sweet-faced young Pakistani woman with the giggle of a little girl and the heart of a warrior for justice. At the tender age of 24, she has seen more … [Read more...]
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.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ With An Iraqi Spin
Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Monadhil Daood | Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad | World Shakespeare Festival" Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad, performed by the Iraqi Theatre Company, prompts the audience to … [Read more...]
Islam and Science: The Road to Renewal
Photo Credit: Matt Herring/Mary Evans Between the 8th and 13th centuries, while Europe stumbled through the Dark Ages, science thrived in Muslim lands. Science and Islam were compatible, with sayings … [Read more...]
Mohammed Overtakes Harry as the Most Popular English Baby Name
How many Muhammads do you know? It turns out it’s now the most common male baby name in England and Wales. Harry will have to move aside because Mohammed has reclaimed the top spot for most popular … [Read more...]
Malala Documentary Shows Early Look At Her Life
Before she was gunned down by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai was profiled in this riveting 30-minute documentary by New York Times correspondent Adam Ellick, where you see how her father's influence … [Read more...]
A Middle East Romeo and Juliet
It is a Middle East Romeo and Juliet. A young Saudi woman has pleaded with the courts to allow her to marry her Yemeni boyfriend. Supporters shouted “love before borders and citizenship” in court, and … [Read more...]
Pew Study Projects Muslim Population Explosion
According to a 2013 Pew Study, the global Muslim population is greatly increasing and by 2030, projected to make up 26.4% of the world’s population. … [Read more...]