The book "Direction and Path" by Savaş Şafak Barkçin focuses on how the moral and cultural decay we encounter in everyday life can gradually turn into an existential threat. To counter this threat, it draws attention to the words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in his Farewell Sermon: "I leave behind two things. As long as you cling to them, you will not go astray. They are the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet."^【1】  The book emphasizes that we should shape our lives in this way.

The author states that laying the foundation for an original and special stance is possible by correctly knowing the Truth and provides resources for readers on how to achieve this.

Content

Morality

The corruption of people, the decreasing trust in each other, and the increase over time of undesirable actions and ideas such as lies and greed harm the societal identity structure. The author presents how these actions and ideas can be corrected through morality to the readers.

God and Islam

"A century ago, Muslims said 'Allah.' Now it's 'Islam.' So, is this Islam to appear appealing to Westerners, or is it to gain the pleasure of Allah?" The author delves deeply into this topic, aiming to raise awareness among readers.

Success

The author encourages readers to question the foundation upon which fame, recognition, and position in life are built, prompting them to reconsider the definition of true success.

The West

The author notes that some Muslim groups attempt to legitimize verses and hadiths using the criteria of Western positive sciences, expecting validation from Orientalist authors. The author provides examples to the readers about the dangers of this way of thinking.

Being Able to Say 'I Don’t Know'

While knowing is a great virtue, being able to say "I don’t know" is a reflection of good character. Through this thought, the author emphasizes to readers the importance of being able to say "I don’t know."

Environment

The author highlights the importance of the impact of the company and environment a person spends their time with on their morality and other human phenomena and shares with readers what should be paid attention to in this regard.

Trust

The author discusses the distrust people feel today when visiting a car mechanic or making a deal with a lawyer and provides insights to readers about the situations that form the basis of this distrust.

"Everyone's Doing It"

By asking, "Does everyone engaging in an action mean that it's right?" the author provides readers with the opportunity to reevaluate their actions.

Awareness of Servitude

In the book, the author expresses that servitude is not an accessory or hobby in daily life but rather a fundamental concept that should be placed at the very center of one's existence at all times.

Approval

The author prompts readers to question for whose approval the actions in daily life are carried out.

System

The author draws attention to people's criticisms of the system in response to the challenges of daily life. However, while criticizing the system, the need to take responsibility for the system and take action is communicated to the readers.