Sami Yusuf Awake Apr 2026

"Awake" exemplifies Yusuf's transition from early "Islamic pop" to a genre he often calls "Spiritique".

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. Sami Yusuf Awake

: By performing Ottoman-era poetry, Yusuf aims to preserve Islamic heritage and present it as a universal language of "love and empathy". "Awake" (Uyan Ey Gözlerim) is a traditional song

"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 Sami Yusuf – Awake (Uyan Ey Gözlerim) Lyrics

: He views these songs as a response to modern extremism, calling for a "return to harmony and balance" through the "music of the spheres". Sami Yusuf – Awake (Uyan Ey Gözlerim) Lyrics - Genius

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