Deva Ruqeyya - Eliriza Isfendiyari Yeni 2020 Mersiye Derde

"Derde Deva Ruqeyya" is more than a song; it is a liturgical tool for memory and healing. Through this work, Isfendiyari ensures that the legacy of Ruqayya—a symbol of patience and unyielding love—continues to provide comfort to those "in pain," reaffirming the role of the marsiya as a vital link between the sacred past and the present.

The contrast between the child’s innocence and the harshness of captivity is a central emotional pillar of the work. Eliriza Isfendiyari Yeni 2020 Mersiye Derde Deva Ruqeyya

The mersiye vividly depicts the loneliness and longing of the three-year-old Ruqayya in the ruins of the Levant (Sham). Isfendiyari’s vocal delivery emphasizes several key themes: "Derde Deva Ruqeyya" is more than a song;

The "Sham" ruins serve as a backdrop for a story of ultimate sacrifice, transforming a place of desolation into a site of eternal pilgrimage. Artistry and Cultural Impact The mersiye vividly depicts the loneliness and longing

The cadence of the poem is designed to facilitate matam (mourning), allowing the audience to physically and emotionally engage with the sorrow.