Author Ashraf Nubani challenges you to consider while Islam has often been misunderstood in public discourse, it has a powerful message to offer in the marketplace of ideas. Bridging the Gap: Islam's Challenge for America is meant to do just what the title suggests: build a bridge between Islam and Western principles that leads to a bigger, much needed discussion.Through use of the tenets of Islam, Nubani wants to reframe Western values in a way that can accentuate and foster human dignity. By having a firm grasp of the core beliefs of Islam, Nubani believes we can have a deeper and more realized appreciation of the United States. In this collection of topics, Bridging the Gap addresses and discusses many issues such as: Understanding the root of violence and addressing it with a fresh mindset. Defining the role of men and women in society. Conflict present in the criminal justice system. In Bridging the Gap, Ashraf Nubani hopes to draw attention to both Islam and western values; showing how they can be used to complement each other.