While collecting his thoughts on Islam, author Ashraf Nubani soon came to realize that 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.
• Reforming 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 improve our lives.