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The Poet of Islam Mehmed Akif Ersoy: Selections from His Poetry Collection "Safahat"
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- Born and died in Istanbul (1873–1936) to a conservative, devout Turkish Muslim family.
- Mastered both Arabic and Turkish, and was known for his piety and religious commitment.
- His poetic talents emerged during World War I, where he stirred the emotions of the masses and captivated them with his passionate poems calling for the sanctification of religious belonging beyond race, language, or color.
- He was elected as a member of parliament for his province in the 1920–1923 term, and authored seven famous poetry collections widely read in Turkish circles. He also helped found the magazine "Sırat-ı Müstakim" (later renamed "Sebilürreşad"), taught at both Istanbul University and Cairo University, and produced many literary works.
- He wrote the Independence March, which the Turkish state adopted as its national anthem — an eternal emblem passed down through generations.
- He suffered a profound emotional shock when the Caliphate was abolished in Turkey, which drove him to leave the country; he turned toward Egypt, where he lived for ten years, before returning to Istanbul, where he passed away.
| Pages | 512 |
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| Dimensions | 14*20 |
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