Cat stevens brief biography of prophet
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Cat Stevens
British musician (born )
Yusuf Islam / katt Stevens | |
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| Birth name | Steven Demetre Georgiou |
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| Born | () 21 July (age76) London, England |
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| Spouse | Fauzia Mubarak Ali |
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Musical artist
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou; 21 July ),[1] commonly known by his stage names Cat Stevens, Yusuf, and Yusuf / Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He has sold more than million records and has more than two billion streams.[2] His musical style consists of människor, rock, pop, and, later in his career, Islamic music. Following two decades in which he performed only music which met strict religious standards, he retu
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Cat Stevens grew from being a teen idol of the s into one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. In addition to his vast musical achievements, his lifelong spiritual quest has added intrigue and depth to a groundbreaking career.
Cat achieved early success in the mid 60s with “I Love My Dog” and “Matthew and Son”. He was a prolific songwriter writing songs such as “Here Comes My Baby” and “The First Cut Is The Deepest” for other artists; the latter, in particular, would go on to become an international hit on multiple occasions for a variety of artists.
In the heavy work load of touring, media commitments, and the perks of a pop-star lifestyle took its toll and Cat contracted a potentially fatal bout of tuberculosis which hospitalised him for several months. It was during this time that he began a significant process of inner reflection and meditation.
Following his recovery, and with a new perspective on the world, Cat underwent a profound musical transformat
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Cat Stevens8 min read
How I came to Islam By: Yusuf Islam
From Musician to Muslim by Allahs Will
All I have to say is all what you know already, to confirm what you already know, the message of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) as given by God the Religion of Truth. As human beings we are given a consciousness and a duty that has placed us at the top of creation. Man is created to be Gods deputy on earth, and it is important to realize the obligation to rid ourselves of all illusions and to make our lives a preparation for the next life. Anybody who misses this chance is not likely to be given another, to be brought back again and again, because it says in Quran Majeed that when man is brought to account, he will say, O Lord, send us back and give us another chance. The Lord will say, If I send you back you will do the same.
My Early Religious Upbringing
I was brought up in the modern world of all the luxury and the high life of sh