The hymn has been recorded and performed by several well-known religious and classical Turkish music artists:
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
Neyleyim: A contraction of "Ne eyleyeyim," meaning "What should I do?" or "What use is it to me?". Dünya: The world or earthly existence. Neyleyim Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu
Often performs it in a müziksiz (acapella or percussion-only) style.
It belongs to the tradition of İlahi , specifically those often performed with a def (a traditional frame drum), referred to as Defli İlahi . The hymn has been recorded and performed by
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
The title translates roughly to "What should I do with this world if I cannot see my Prophet?". Often performs it in a müziksiz (acapella or
Frequently associated with the version known as "Ağlatan İlahi" (The Hymn That Makes One Cry).
