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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.

National — January 31, 2013

Dude, You Have No Quran!

Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Dude, You Have no Quran!" A planned Quran burning in Amarillo, Texas was stopped after a by-stander rescued the kerosene-doused holy book from the grill before it … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, National — January 31, 2013

Muslim CEOs of U.S. Firms Fight Terrorism, ‘Stop Evil’

Those who go to sleep at night with the threat of terrorism on their minds might be surprised to learn that Muslim CEOs are running companies that watch over our safety. “When you become an American … [Read more...]

National — January 31, 2013

Maryland High School: Good Grades Needed to Allow Muslim Students to Pray

In a Maryland public school, Muslim students’ religious needs are being accommodated, if they excel academically. In order to qualify for the privilege, students must have parental permission and good … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, National — January 28, 2013

Clearing a Path Between Yoga and Islam

Photo Credit: Screenshot from "Jackson Heights' Ambassador of Yoga" Though many Muslims see the roots of Yoga in Hindu spirituality, Muhammad Rashid, a Bangladeshi immigrant living in Queens, … [Read more...]

National, Women — January 28, 2013

Libyan-American Student Aspires to Become Nation’s First Hijab-Clad Anchorwoman

Photo Credit: Screenshot from "My Dream: First American Hijabi Anchorwoman #LetNoorShine" Noor Tagouri, a 19-year-old college student, wants to become the first Muslim hijabi anchorwoman in … [Read more...]