: A Professor of Religious Education and the Chief Imam-Hatip of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. His musical career began in 1988 with the album Taleal Bedru Aleyna , and he is known for blending Sufi tradition with classical Turkish music.
: Finding forgiveness in both worlds by reading and teaching the Qur'an to others. Mehmet Emin Ay Ilahi Esref I
The poem (credited to Hafız Abdullah Nazırlı) outlines several key spiritual milestones for a believer: : A Professor of Religious Education and the
: Committing the Kelamullah (Word of Allah) to memory solely for God's sake. The poem (credited to Hafız Abdullah Nazırlı) outlines
The "story" of this ilahi is rooted in the Islamic tradition of honoring the preservation of the Qur'an. It serves as a poetic tribute to the lifelong dedication required to carry the holy text in one's heart.
: The narrative within the song follows a spiritual journey where the heart is filled with wisdom ( hikmet ) and divine love ( aşk ) through the constant recitation and teaching of the Qur'an. The Performers: Mehmet Emin Ay and Mustafa Demirci
The most famous rendition is a collaboration between Mehmet Emin Ay and Mustafa Demirci.