Every person who comes to this world / Eventually turns back to the Creator. 3. Performance & Instrumental Guide
To perform this ilahi authentically, focus on these elements: Ilahi Sen AllahIn Habibisin
Start with a slow taksim (instrumental improvisation) on a Ney or Oud. Every person who comes to this world /
Here are the most common verses with a simplified pronunciation for non-Turkish speakers: Sen Allah’ın habibisin (Sen Al-lah-in ha-bee-bee-sin) Gönüllerin tabibisin (Guh-nuul-le-rin ta-bee-bee-sin) Ilahi Sen AllahIn Habibisin
This song typically follows a 4/4 (Sofyan) beat. If you are using a frame drum ( bendir ) or darbuka , the pattern is: Dum - Tek - Tek - Dum - Tek .