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.
More American students are enrolling in Middle East studies in college, which is not surprising considering the region's pull on our country's security and economics. What is surprising, however, is … [Read more...]
Gazan Mohammad Assaf won the second season of Arab Idol in 2013, and the Palestinian world was ecstatic. … [Read more...]
With the success of Haifaa Al-Mansour's Saudi film "Wadjida," female filmmakers in the Middle East are shattering stereotypes and most importantly, making films. Who knows, maybe Hollywood will soon … [Read more...]
Auction house Christie's recently reported that 10% of its sales now come from the Middle East. The New York Times takes a look at the art scene in Qatar where there's a new generation of extremely … [Read more...]
One moment he's enjoying domestic life with his wife and children in Jordan, the next he "commutes to work" in nearby Syria. His job? Syrian rebel leader in the country's civil war. … [Read more...]
The New York Times takes a look at the transformation of Malala Yousafzai -- from a native Pakistani girl to a teenage heroine, leading an important movement for education and peace. … [Read more...]
The hijab is a polarizing topic for many in Turkey, and until very recently, female government employees were banned from even wearing the headscarf, which distressed many. A time for change was due. … [Read more...]
NPR takes a look at the Islamic view of the afterlife, and talks with Imam Mufti Asif Umar. … [Read more...]
The travel industry for Muslim tourists is a billion dollar business. One company aims to make travel easier by providing ranks of "Islamic friendly" countries in terms of dining and entertainment … [Read more...]
In 2013, noted scholar and chaplain, Tahera Ahmad, became the first woman to recite the Quran during the Islamic Society of North America convention. Muslim activist Anastasia Karklina questions what … [Read more...]
