Often performs it in a müziksiz (acapella or percussion-only) style.
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 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. Often performs it in a müziksiz (acapella or
The title translates roughly to "What should I do with this world if I cannot see my Prophet?". Dünya: The world or earthly existence
Frequently associated with the version known as "Ağlatan İlahi" (The Hymn That Makes One Cry).
The hymn has been recorded and performed by several well-known religious and classical Turkish music artists: