The narrator declares they will not forgive the "cruel" and "traitorous" person who has "killed" them emotionally ("Affetmem seni, zalim/hain... öldürdün beni"). Cultural Impact
While Gürses’ version is iconic, the song was also famously recorded by İbrahim Tatlıses on his 1980 album Ben İnsan Değil Miyim? .
The song was first released in 1972 as a single (45 rpm record) by Hülya Plak . It was the B-side to the track "Sen Yoksun Diye". MГјslГјm GГјrses Bu Kadar Д°Еџkence GГјnah
Known as "Müslüm Baba," Gürses used songs like this to connect with Turkey’s low-income urban population, who found solace in his expressions of sorrow and pain.
"Bu Kadar İşkence Günah" (So Much Torture is a Sin) is a classic of Turkish , famously performed by the legendary artist Müslüm Gürses . The song reflects the core themes of the genre—emotional suffering, unrequited love, and a plea for mercy against cruelty. Release History & Production The narrator declares they will not forgive the
"Kalbin gecelerden siyah" (Your heart is blacker than the nights).
The song is a dramatic lament addressed to a heartless lover. Key lyrics emphasize the depth of the narrator's pain: Known as "Müslüm Baba," Gürses used songs like
You can listen to the original 1972 recording on YouTube or find it on Spotify via various compilation albums. Bu Kadar İşkence Günah - Müslüm Gürses - Spotify