Protecting Children From Extremism
In the summer of 2013, Saliha Ben Ali’s nineteen year old son disappeared from their Belgian home. Later, she would learn that he joined ISIS in Syria. “I saw some signs but in 2013, it was the … [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.
ANGLE ON: Anousheh Ansari, First Muslim Woman In Space
“I was fascinated by the sheer mystery of space, what’s out there, what’s it like, and how I could get there,” says Iranian-American Anousheh Ansari, who in 2006 became the first Muslim woman to go to … [Read more...]
“Breaking Down Barriers,” UK Muslim-Jewish Female Org Announced
In light of the escalating violence in Jerusalem, a Muslim-Jewish women’s network launched this week in the United Kingdom with the goal of “breaking down religious and cultural barriers.” The … [Read more...]
ANGLE ON: Afghan Girls and Their Dreams
It’s a mixed message for Afghan girls who are striving to achieve an education. As NPR reports, their very presence in school is a clear sign of progress, however many girls often get berated by their … [Read more...]
Turn To The Left, Fashion In Indonesia
Indonesian fashion blogger Puteri Hasannah Karunia is part of a growing movement in her country, known as “hijabers” – young Muslim fashionistas who follow modest/fashion-forward fashion, and who also … [Read more...]
‘He Named Me Malala’ Director Finds “Deep Soul”
"I am from Los Angeles, I am half Jewish, half Episcopalian, I've never really known a Muslim family very well, and Malala answered the door,” says Davis Guggenheim, the director of “He Named Me … [Read more...]
Interview with Bake Off Winner Nadiya Hussain
The Guardian interviews Nadiya Hussain, winner of the mega-popular cooking show “The Great British Bake Off” (think “The Voice” meets “Top Chef”). The finale garnered 14.5 million viewers, the biggest … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT ON: Nadiya, Star of Popular UK Cooking Show
Shelina Janmohamed, author of “Love in a Headscarf,” reports on the popular semi-finalist (update: winner!) for the UK hit show “Great British Bake Off” -- Nadiya Jamir Hussain. Besides being a … [Read more...]
Hijabi Reporter Wants Equal Rights
Named "The Voice of Arab Women in the U.S,” recent journalist grad, Noor Wazwaz, questions in this op-ed for Huffington Post: “Can a Muslim woman wear hijab and be a successful on-camera … [Read more...]
Hijabis Entering Pop Culture With A Force!
In this op-ed for the Guardian, British journalist Remona Aly makes the point that hijab-wearing Muslim women are “becoming increasingly visible in the public domain” – whether it’s H&M’s new … [Read more...]
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