Leila Aboulela: Arab Author, Writes in English
Novelist Leila Aboulela talks about creating realistic Muslim characters who "struggle to make choices using Muslim logic." … [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.
Historic Qur’an Acquired
The British Library has acquired a historic Qur'an, dated to the 1820s, from Sumatra. When Marco Polo visited there in 1290, this 2000 mile-long island was part of a powerful Muslim trading network … [Read more...]
Lost Syrian Child Hits Nerve
Last February, during a border crossing in Syria, a four-year old got separated from his mother and became a symbol for the devastation and loss of the war. … [Read more...]
Somalia’s Music Festival Works to Spread Peace and Coexistence
A cautious optimism spreading throughout Somalia’s shattered cities is being spread by the microphone. As rifles and violence fade, music and art are the preferred means of opposition to Al-Qaeda … [Read more...]
Muslims Intermarrying, Are Becoming the New Jews
Muslims in America are going through a definitive moment in their community’s history, one that will change the future of what it means to be a Muslim American. Increasingly, more Muslims are marrying … [Read more...]
Is Kurdistan an Iraqi success story?
Though Iraq is a majority Muslim country, it is also home to some of the world’s oldest Christian communities. The northern region of Iraq, Kurdistan, is rarely in the news, an impressive achievement … [Read more...]
New Plans For Mecca
Controversial plans have been proposed to erect a multi-billion dollar complex at Mecca, the site of what many experts deem as the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed. These plans would involve the … [Read more...]
Muslim Entrepreneur Fills Gap In Market
A look at a young female British Muslim entrepreneur, Shazia Saleem, who saw a need in the market for Halal prepared foods. She then sought to fill that gap and started her own company. … [Read more...]
Sex Education in Pakistan
Sex education is unheard of in Pakistan, especially in rural villages where publicly talking about sex is considered greatly offensive. In the village of Johi, many brave parents are going against the … [Read more...]
Soccer Stadium Creates Muslim Prayer Room for Players to Use Before Games
Soccer stars looking for divine intervention in their bids for victory now have a prayer room at their stadium! Newcastle United has starting providing an area for Muslim players to worship before … [Read more...]
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