The Very Best Of Cat Stevens

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The accusation that I do not speak or interact with ladies who are not veiled is an absurdity.... It's true that I have asked my manager to respectfully request that lady presenters refrain from embracing me when giving awards or during public appearances, but that has nothing to do with my feelings or respect for them. Islam simply requires me to honour the dignity of ladies or young girls who are not closely related to me, and avoid physical intimacy, however innocent it may be. Marrin, Minette (26 September 2004). "Profile: Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens: Not so much a zealot more a lost musician". The Sunday Times. London . Retrieved 22 July 2008. New Zealand album certifications – Cat Stevens – Very best of". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 16 October 2021. Islamia Primary School:: History of Islamia". Islamia Primary School. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018 . Retrieved 18 July 2017. New Recordings by Yusuf Islam". March 2001. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009 . Retrieved 11 February 2009.ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1994 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 11 June 2019. On 16June 2023, Yusuf/Cat Stevens released King of a Land, a new studio album with children's music and religious music influences. [177] To call Yusuf solely a singer-songwriter would ignore his penchant for orchestration and grandeur, heights that sit alongside his gentle, folk tunes. He’s also had a hand in hits beyond his own: before he broke through as an artist, he wrote both “Here Comes My Baby” and “The First Cut is the Deepest.” Former Cat Stevens To Donate Some Box Set Royalties To September11Fund". VH1. 28 September 2001. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008 . Retrieved 11 February 2009.

In Islam there is something called the principle of common good. What that means is that whenever one is confronted by something that is not mentioned in the scriptures, one must observe what benefit it can bring. Does it serve the common good, does it protect the spirit, and does it serve God? If the scholars see that it is something positive, they may well approve of what I'm doing."

"Morning Has Broken"

Blistein, Jon (21 September 2021). "Yusuf/Cat Stevens Takes His 'Peace Train' Around the World in New Performance Video". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 27 September 2021. Thomas, Huw (22 April 2015). "Stevens, Wainwright get folk honours". Bbc.com . Retrieved 28 October 2017. Thorpe, Vanessa (27 September 2020). "Yusuf Cat Stevens on Islam, the fatwa and playing guitar again". The Guardian . Retrieved 4 October 2020. His 1967 debut album and its title song " Matthew and Son" both reached top 10 in the UK charts. Stevens' albums Tea for the Tillerman (1970) and Teaser and the Firecat (1971) were certified triple platinum in the US. [7] His 1972 album Catch Bull at Four went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spent weeks at the top of several other major charts. [8] [9] He earned ASCAP songwriting awards in 2005 and 2006 for " The First Cut Is the Deepest", which has been a hit for four artists. [10] His other hit songs include " Father and Son", " Wild World", " Moonshadow", " Peace Train", and " Morning Has Broken". Goo, Sara Kehaulani (23 September 2004). "Cat Stevens leaves U.S. after entry denied". The Washington Post . Retrieved 6 December 2007.

a b c Marot, Marc (2 April 2007). "Yusuf Islam's Manager Refutes 'Veil' Allegations". PR Inside. Archived from the original on 17 October 2008 . Retrieved 7 October 2008. After a brief engagement to Louise Wightman, [82] Islam married Fauzia Mubarak Ali on 7 September 1979, [81] at Regent's Park Mosque in London. They have one son, four daughters, and nine grandchildren; [83] a second son died in infancy. [84] They have a home in London while currently preferring to spend a major part of each year in Dubai. [16] [85] Life as Yusuf Islam (1978–present) [ edit ] Muslim faith and musical career [ edit ] Yusuf Islam appearing at the Islam Expo in London (2008)After his relationship with D'Arbanville ended, Stevens noted the effect it had on his writing, saying, "Everything I wrote while I was away was in a transitional period and reflects that. Like Patti. A year ago we split; I had been with her for two years. What I write about Patti and my family... when I sing the songs now, I learn strange things. I learn the meanings of my songs late ..." [56] Stevens performing in Waikiki Shell, Oahu, Hawaii, 1974. The stage decor reflects his song, "Boy with a Moon & Star on His Head" from Catch Bull at Four. May 2003 – Platinum Europe Awards". IFPI. 6 June 2003. Archived from the original on 11 January 2009 . Retrieved 11 February 2009. These 14 songs epitomize the essence of Cat Stevens and serve as a testament to why he holds such a special place in our hearts. Honorary doctorate by the University of Gloucestershire for services to education and humanitarian relief. [184]