Bridging the Gap

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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. </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bridging the Gap: Islam's Challenge for America</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> 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.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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 </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bridging the Gap</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> addresses and discusses many issues such as:</span></p><ul><li>Understanding the root of violence and addressing it with a fresh mindset.</li><li>Defining the role of men and women in society.</li><li>Conflict present in the criminal justice system.</li></ul><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bridging the Gap </em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ashraf Nubani hopes to draw attention to both Islam and western values; showing how they can be used to complement each other.</span></p>