Direction and Path (Book)

War by Şafak Barkçin focuses on how the moral and cultural decay we face in daily life can, over time, evolve into an existential threat. Against this threat, the author emphasizes the importance of shaping our lives according to the words of our Prophet (peace be upon him) in his Farewell Sermon: "I have left you two things; as long as you hold fast to them, you will never go astray: the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger."^【1】

Original and distinctive stance, the draw, the author argues, is only possible through the correct understanding of the Divine. The author provides readers with sources on how this can be achieved.

The deterioration of human character, the gradual erosion of trust among people, and the increasing prevalence of dishonesty, greed, and other unacceptable actions and ideas are damaging the identity structure of society. The author presents to readers how these actions and ideas can be corrected through morality and how this correction can be achieved.

"A century ago, Muslims said 'Allah.' Now they say 'Islam.' But is this Islam meant to please the West or to earn the pleasure of Allah?" The author explores this issue in depth, aiming to foster awareness among readers.

The author challenges readers to question the foundation upon which fame, reputation, and status in life are built, prompting them to reconsider the true definition of genuine success.

The author notes that some Muslim groups attempt to justify Quranic verses and hadiths according to the standards of Western positive sciences and seek validation from orientalist writers. The author provides readers with examples of the harms caused by this way of thinking.

Although knowledge is a great virtue, being able to say "I don't know" is a reflection of good morality. The author underscores to readers the importance of acknowledging one's ignorance.

The author highlights the significance of the people and environment in which one spends time, emphasizing their impact on morality and other human phenomena, and advises readers on what to pay attention to in this regard.

The author examines the lack of trust people feel today when visiting a car mechanic or hiring a lawyer, and offers readers his views on the underlying causes of this distrust.

The author invites readers to reevaluate their actions by posing the question: "Does the fact that everyone is doing something make it right?"

The author states in the book that servitude is not an accessory or a hobby in daily life; rather, it is a fundamental reality that must be placed at the very center of one’s existence at all times.

The author prompts readers to reflect on whose pleasure their daily actions are intended to satisfy.

The author draws attention to people’s criticisms of systems in response to daily difficulties. However, he also conveys to readers that while criticizing the system, one must put one’s hand under the stone and take action to change it.