Women have been in the background of civilization’s written history, playing the roles of mothers and meek wives. In the church, not a lot of attention is generally brought upon the women who were the fierce leaders, prayer warriors, and powerful persuaders.

Muslims across the world fall into different sects including Sunni and Shia (also known as Shiite). Then in America the Black Nation of Islam movement and other sects of Islam contribute to America’s religious soup. Most (85%) Muslims across the world, however, identify most closely with Sunni.