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While Yatsı is often recited in the Hicaz makam to denote a sense of finality and spiritual depth, using Uşşak emphasizes a peaceful, loving transition into the night.

💡 This piece is a prime example of how Turkish religious music blends theological practice with centuries-old classical music theory to create a distinct cultural atmosphere.

İsmail Coşar's recording of this specific ezan is considered a masterpiece of the "Five Times, Five Makams" tradition, showcasing how the adhan can be a form of high art while remaining a spiritual summons.

While Uşşak is traditionally most associated with the Noon (Öğle) prayer, it is also frequently used for the Night (Yatsı) prayer because of its calm and deep emotional character.

He is famously remembered for reciting the first selâ (special prayer) in Ankara during the 2016 coup attempt to rally the public. 🎶 The Mode: Uşşak Makamı

He was often called the "protocol imam" because he led many high-profile state funerals and ceremonies.

"İsmail Coşar Yatsı Ezanı (Uşşak Makamı)" refers to a specific performance of the night call to prayer (Yatsı) by the late Turkish muezzin İsmail Coşar , using the Uşşak musical mode. 🎤 The Performer: İsmail Coşar