Cambridge elects first Muslim mayor
Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui, a first-generation immigrant from Pakistan, has been elected mayor of Cambridge. Siddiqui, who grew up in Cambridge, makes history as the first Muslim mayor of … [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.
Iranian Americans’ reaction to the killing of Qassem Suleimani…
According to the Los Angeles Times: As word spread of Suleimani’s killing in Iraq by U.S. military drones, in a strike ordered by President Trump, few parts of the U.S. were more affected than … [Read more...]
Perspectives On The Christmas Season From Two Muslims…
In these two op-eds for Popsugar and Slate, American Muslim writers Mishal Zafar and Aymann Ismail discuss their personal (and differing) experiences during the Christmas season, and here are some … [Read more...]
Nanophysicist On Bacteria’s Secret Language
Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi has developed a sensor which detects pseudomonas aeruginosa, a problematic bacterial infection for people with compromised immune systems. Dr. Alatraktchi … [Read more...]
Female Muslim Athletes On Nike’s New Modest Swimwear Line
Last week, Nike unveiled its own line of modest swimwear geared to Muslim women called The Victory Suit. The bathing suits are designed to meet the needs of women who need to more fully cover their … [Read more...]
India’s new law may leave some Muslims without citizenship, here’s what you need to know:
Last week, India’s Parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill fundamentally changing the country’s Citizenship Act of 1955 — which set off protests in the northeastern states and military … [Read more...]
After a near-death experience, this Australian became a “death doula”
Fifteen years ago, Mariam Ardati experienced a terrifying car accident which resulted in a near-death experience. Luckily, she was able to walk away from it unscratched but the experience prompted two … [Read more...]
College Student’s Perspective On Faith and Mental Health…
Muntaka Ahmed is a third-year student at St. Michael’s College in Toronto, and in this op-ed for her college newspaper, she talks about when she reached out to the Muslim chaplain on campus for … [Read more...]
Nike New Swim Collection is Inclusive to Hijab Wearing Women
This week Nike unveiled its own line of modest swimwear. The Victory Suit is the top-of-line option and a pricey one -- at $600, the suit consists of a loose, two-layered hoodie paired with … [Read more...]
This Afghan Woman Runs Her Own Recycling Plant
Zuhal Atmar, 35, is a feisty Kabul woman who has set up her own recycling plant where she processes 33 tons of garbage a week. She is the first woman in Afghanistan to have launched such a business, … [Read more...]
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