The Myth of Religious Violence
An interview with religious scholar and former Catholic nun Karen Armstrong on her new book “Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence” which questions the supposed link between religion … [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.
Comedian Aasif Mandvi On Becoming “Muslim-ish”
In this personal account, comedian Aasif Mandvi talks about how he went from being a secular Muslim to, um, a secular Muslim but understanding his faith a bit more as the token Muslim on Jon Stewart’s … [Read more...]
Muslims and Jews Jam Together
In Los Angeles, there was much rapping, singing, dancing and laughter at an event called “A Musical Celebration of Muslim-Jewish Unity” – produced by the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (which is … [Read more...]
The Under-reporting Of Muslim Leaders Condemning Extremism
In this Huffington Post opinion piece, author Qasim Rashid questions why, when an Islamic leader condemns ISIS – as Mirza Masroor Ahmad did last week during the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Symposium in … [Read more...]
American Hijab – One Young Woman’s Story of Rebellion
In this personal essay for Jane magazine, a young American Muslim woman reflects on her decision to start wearing the hijab (religious head covering) during college, and says that this is not just a … [Read more...]
Searching For A Place To Worship in Athens
Athens is home to a strong Muslim community of 500,000 people who, shockingly, have no place to worship as there is not one single mosque in all of the capital. What they do have are basements and … [Read more...]
The Reformation of an Extremist
A former extremist in Britain talks to the BBC about how he came to reject violence and embrace the true essence of Islam -- that of peace. … [Read more...]
Muslim Prayer at Washington National Cathedral
For the first time, Muslim prayer service took place at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. The cathedral called its hosting “a gesture of deeper understanding between two monotheistic … [Read more...]
New Mosques on the Rise in U.S.
In 2013, an impressive new mosque opened in Rowland Heights and was an indication of a building boom for religious facilities throughout Southern California and around the nation. … [Read more...]
The Master of Alam, A Sacred Art
The alam is a heavy metal piece used in Shia Muslim processions, often decorated with intricate engravings. The Guardian takes a look at one of the last masters of this art form, Safar Fooladgar, who … [Read more...]
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