Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
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.
Abu Mumin is a Muslim social worker from London who is part of an organization called Eden Care which works with terminally ill people who need care and support at the end of their lives. Though the … [Read more...]
When acclaimed photographer Lynsey Addario moved to India in 2000, she began covering Muslim communities throughout Asia and it was there that she was introduced to a "nuanced view" of Islam. But upon … [Read more...]
In this compelling piece from National Geographic, Lebanese American journalist Leila Fadel, along with acclaimed photojournalist Lynsey Addario, paints a vivid picture of contemporary American … [Read more...]
On June 26th, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s Muslim Ban and once again, the Muslim communities were at the center of a fierce debate over religious freedom in America. But according to … [Read more...]
On June 26th, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s ban on travel from several predominantly Muslim countries (also known as the Muslim Ban). According to the New York Times: "In a 5-to-4 … [Read more...]
Imam Omar Suleiman is the founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and in this op-ed for CNN, gives some insights into the specifics of fasting and prayer during Ramadan. … [Read more...]
Editors at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt felt it was time for a certain iconic monkey to learn how American Muslims celebrate Ramadan. Enter “It’s Ramadan Curious George." Author Hena Khan says she … [Read more...]
During the holy time of Ramadan, Muslims focus their attention to fasting and giving to charity. This year Ramadan starts on May 17th in Egypt but already charities are preparing to offer food and … [Read more...]
CNN spent a year interviewing more than 100 American Muslims in their quest to generate a "crowd-sourced" list of 25 influential Muslims in various fields. "They are comedians and congressmen, … [Read more...]
Yvonne Maffei, founder of the popular My Halal Kitchen blog, breaks down what you should know when attending your first iftar (the breaking of the Ramadan fast). 1. Want to attend an Iftar? Ask a … [Read more...]
