Yusuf Awake — Sami

The primary theme of "Awake" is the rejection of spiritual heedlessness ( ghafala ). Description

Commentary: This piece was composed by a renowned 17th century Ottoman Polish scholar and musician, Wojciech Bobowski (1610- 1675) Sami Yusuf Awake

The opening line, "Wake from your heedlessness O my eyes awake!" , acts as a literal and metaphorical call to move from spiritual slumber toward Divine light. The primary theme of "Awake" is the rejection

"Awake" (Uyan Ey Gözlerim) is a traditional song performed by Sami Yusuf, notably featured on his 2016 album Barakah . The piece is based on a 16th-century poem by the Ottoman Sultan Murad III and serves as a call for spiritual mindfulness. Historical & Musical Context The piece is based on a 16th-century poem

: His work on albums like Barakah is noted by scholars for promoting values such as self-discipline, moderation, and spiritual reflection.

: The music for this piece was originally composed by Ali Ufki Bey (born Wojciech Bobowski), a 17th-century Ottoman Polish scholar and musician who was the first to apply Western staff notation to Ottoman classical music.