Dunyayi Resulumu | Neyleyim Ben Bu
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 several well-known religious and classical Turkish music artists: Neyleyim Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu
Resulümü: My Messenger (referring to the Prophet Muhammad). It belongs to the tradition of İlahi ,
Neyleyim: A contraction of "Ne eyleyeyim," meaning "What should I do?" or "What use is it to me?". Dünya: The world or earthly existence. Dünya: The world or earthly existence
The title translates roughly to "What should I do with this world if I cannot see my Prophet?".
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
A master of Turkish Classical and Sufi music who included it in his İlahiler album .
