Neyleyim | Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu
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 . Neyleyim Ben Bu Dunyayi Resulumu
Neyleyim: A contraction of "Ne eyleyeyim," meaning "What should I do?" or "What use is it to me?". Dünya: The world or earthly existence. The lyrics reflect a Sufi-aligned perspective where the
Resulümü: My Messenger (referring to the Prophet Muhammad). Dünya: The world or earthly existence
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
It belongs to the tradition of İlahi , specifically those often performed with a def (a traditional frame drum), referred to as Defli İlahi .