While "Veyselcik" is a specific title for this children's tale, the name is also a diminutive/affectionate form of (Veysel Şatıroğlu), the most famous Turkish folk poet and minstrel of the 20th century.

: Veysel lived a humble life in Yemen (Arabistan), where he spent his days herding camels and caring for his elderly mother.

: Upon returning, the Prophet sensed Veysel's visit. Touched by the young man's loyalty to his mother, he instructed that his own mantle (hırka) be given to Veysel as a gift. Relation to Âşık Veysel

: Despite having never met the Prophet Muhammad, Veysel loved him deeply from afar and dreamed of seeing him just once.

: After much pleading, his mother granted him permission to travel to Medina to visit the Prophet, but only on the condition that he not linger and return immediately if the Prophet was not home.