Can Comedy Bring World Peace?
In the Funniest Person in the World competition, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masad brings together disparate groups – such as Muslim and Jewish comics – for a laugh and hopefully, understanding. … [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.
Barber to Hip-Hop Stars Turns to Islam
Known as the personal barber to Suge Knight, years ago Ronald Bilal was convicted of second-degree murder. As he says, “I went to prison and ran into Islam, and I haven't done anything since then that … [Read more...]
Moderate Voices Prevail Online
Scholar Nadia Oweidat suggests that though extremist groups like ISIS are grabbing the headlines for their horrific acts, there are plenty of moderate voices engaging and debating in the Arab world … [Read more...]
Female Arab Entrepreneurs Making Changes
BuzzFeed takes a look at sixteen successful female entrepreneurs of the Arab world who talk about their personal stories and offer candid insights. … [Read more...]
The Lives of Prophet Muhammad
In this NPR segment, scholar Kecia Ali talks about Prophet Muhammad -- taking a look at his life, both as a man and as Islam’s greatest religious leader. … [Read more...]
L.A. Times on Plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
In this editorial, the Los Angeles Times examines the treatment of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar who the United Nations considers “one of the most persecuted groups of people in the world.” … [Read more...]
In Zongo, an Iman and a Nun Work Together
In Zongo, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Nun and an Imam help refugees arriving from neighboring Central African Republic (CAR). This is all the more moving due to the conflict in CAR – … [Read more...]
China’s Muslims: Who They Are
A comprehensive breakdown of the plight of the Uighur people of the Xinjiang region of China – who they are and why they feel so discriminated against. … [Read more...]
Hip-Hop and Islam
The new exhibition “Return of the Mecca: The Art of Islam and Hip-Hop” will be running in Los Angeles through November. An interview with the exhibition curator who talks about the relationship … [Read more...]
Illinois Mom Talks About Her First Hajj
A recent convert to Islam talks about her experience attending Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) this year. … [Read more...]
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