: The poem tells a story of reciprocal guardianship. It suggests that just as the Hafiz guards the words of God, God becomes the guardian of the Hafiz ( "Hafız Kur'an olanın Hafızı, Kur'an olur" ).
: Committing the Kelamullah (Word of Allah) to memory solely for God's sake. Mehmet Emin Ay Ilahi Esref I
: 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. : The poem tells a story of reciprocal guardianship
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. : A Professor of Religious Education and the
