Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world, after Christianity. Based on the revelations given to Mohammad by Allah (God), Mohammad formed the basis of Islam which is still present today. The Ummas, better known as Muslims, heed the Quran to live according to what is right before God and use the sunnah (hadith or teachings of the Prophet) to live according to the example of the Prophet. Mohammad and his followers traveled throughout the Middle East spreading this new religion and way of life, gaining more followers in the process. These men and women always follow Islamic law based on the Quran and strive for a better life as Muslims. However, problems with the law and its interpretations have emerged, whether at the local or national level. Most disagreements center on women's rights in Islam and the fairness of the law. Western countries view this part of Islamic law in a negative light, but Middle Eastern and other countries with Muslim populations view the law as reserved for women. Both camps view Muslim women differently and have difficulty understanding their feelings. Some Muslim women shared their stories of living according to the law and dealing with aid from other countries, both positive and negative. The challenges women face bring more confusion into the lives of Muslim women and how they are perceived on a daily basis. Past roles and the beginning of new ones In early Islam, women were active in public life. Some held political, business and management jobs. Mohammad's wife, Aisha, resolved disputes within the Muslim community and translated over 2,210 hadiths (Shaker 2012:293-4). Mohammad's first wife, Khadijah, worked as a businesswoman and took care of his family. She balanced both and was successful in both "jobs" (Fo...... middle of article...... April 1, 2014.Page, Sarah-Jane. "Sailing: Introduction." Religion Implicit 16.4 (2013): 381-385. Academic Research Completed. March 31, 2014. Othman, Norani. “Muslim Women and the Challenge of Islamic Fundamentalism/Extremism: An Overview of the Struggle of Muslim Women in South Asia. -East for Human Rights and Gender Equality" International Women's Studies Forum 29.4 (2006): 339-353. Academic Research Completed. Web. March 28, 2014. Rangoonwala, Fatima I., Susan R. Sy and Russ KE Epinoza. “Muslim Identity, Dress Code Compliance, and College Adjustment Among American Muslim Women.” Journal Of Muslim Minority Affairs 31.2 (2011): 231-241. Academic Search Web. Sallama. “Dialogue of Viewpoints to Bridging the Gap: Women's Challenges in Islam” DOMES: Digest Of Middle East Studies 21.2 (2012): 293-299. Academic research completed. Web. March 5. 2014.