The concept of martyrdom in religious music texts

This study examines how the concept of "martyrdom" is handled in the oral texts of religious music and the effects of these texts on the world of meaning at social and individual levels. Martyrdom is a concept that carries a deep spiritual meaning in Islamic culture and is associated with sacrifice and divine reward. The treatment of this concept in religious music offers an important area of examination from both a religious and aesthetic perspective. In the study, examples from oral texts of religious music such as hymns, odes and elegies were analyzed. It has been determined that the concept of martyrdom is generally used in these texts together with themes such as submission to God, the good news of heaven and eternal happiness. The functions of these texts in strengthening social solidarity, deepening religious feelings and creating a collective consciousness towards the concept of martyrdom are emphasized. In this study, conducted by following a qualitative research method, the thematic depth of religious music on martyrdom was examined and the effects of these texts on society in the historical and cultural context were evaluated. The study aims to reveal how expressing the concept of martyrdom in an aesthetic language in religious music texts contributes to the world of individual and social meaning. The findings show that religious music glorifies the concept of martyrdom as both a religious ideal and a cultural value and strengthens the spiritual impact of this concept on people. The study aims to contribute to the literature in this field by revealing both the historical depth of religious musical texts and their importance in today's religious and cultural life. Key Words: Religious Music, Martyrdom, Hymns, Islamic Culture and Social Solidarity.