Neyleyim Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu May 2026

A master of Turkish Classical and Sufi music who included it in his İlahiler album .

Often performs it in a müziksiz (acapella or percussion-only) style. Neyleyim Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu

is a prominent Turkish İlahi (religious hymn/chant) that expresses deep spiritual longing for the Prophet Muhammad. It is characterized by themes of world-weariness and the belief that earthly life is meaningless without a spiritual connection to the "Resul" (Messenger). Key Features and Context A master of Turkish Classical and Sufi music

The lyrics reflect a Sufi-aligned perspective where the material world is seen as "empty" or a "plaything" ( evcilik oynamaya benzetiyorum ), and the ultimate goal is divine companionship or "neighboring" the Prophet in the afterlife. Notable Performers It is characterized by themes of world-weariness and

It belongs to the tradition of İlahi , specifically those often performed with a def (a traditional frame drum), referred to as Defli İlahi .