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Position: Preacher of the Hoca Hayreddin Mosque, zâkirbaşı
Known works: Hüseynî funeral salâ, dilkeş-hâverân morning salâ
Life
Hatib Zakiri Hasan Efendi was born in Foça; he is called Hatîb Zâkirî Hasan Efendi because he served as a preacher (hatib) and was one of the leading chanters (zâkir) of his time. He went to Istanbul at a young age, became a disciple of the Halvetî sheikh Nûreddinzâde, and served as zâkirbaşı in a Halvetî lodge. He was preacher at the Hoca Hayreddin Mosque in Küçükpazar. He was known for his beautiful voice and his skill in leading dhikr gatherings; he also wrote poetry under the pen name Zâkirî. The hüseynî funeral salâ, the dilkeş-hâverân morning salâ and the nühüft Mersiye-i İmam Hüseyin are among his known works. The poet Dâî was his student.
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