Yusuf has now written a book titled ‘ Why I still carry a guitar‘ as a response to critics who do not support his decision – It has great reviews, worth a read!

He often speaks about the Guitar and it’s links to Islamic civilisation. In his view music and Islam can go hand in hand. “Music has an incredible way of linking us together…” Yusuf has been asked why he chose to come back to music in a number of interviews. His new album is due to release on 15th September 2017. In recent years Yusuf has come back to music, singing under the name ‘Yusuf / Cat Stevens’. He has done a huge amount of work for charities, and won a number of humanitarian awards including the World Award (2003), Man of Peace award (2004) and the Honorary Award of the German Sustainability Award (2009). Yusuf then left music in order to focus on his faith. The following year he changed his name from Steven Demetre Georgiou to Yusuf Islam, inspired by the story of Yusuf (Joseph) in the Quran. After reading the book, Steven decided to embrace Islam. Interestingly Steven was given a copy of the Quran as a birthday present by his brother, who had converted to Judaism. In 1977, Steven went through a near drowning experience, which prompt his search for religion. He was a well-known mainstream musician, loved by many around the world. His birth name was Steven Demetre Georgiou, and he sang under the artist name ‘Cat Stevens’ back in the 70s. So, why am I referring to him by two names? Peace Train – Zain Bhikha MP3 | Non-music version Peace Train – Yusuf Islam (Nasheed version) MP3 There have also been a number of cover versions recorded by various artists.

Yusuf / Cat has released many different versions of this track over the years, from the original to the blues ( watch him sing both). His next tour will be in South Africa on November 8th 2017. Yusuf is still touring with this track despite being released in 1971 – that’s got to tell us something about the strength of the song! The lyrics are however positive and the song was later re-sang as a nasheed by Zain Bhikha, and Yusuf himself. Peace Train is technically not a nasheed (Islamic song), as it was written before Cat Stevens converted to Islam. Yusuf / Cat Stevens: Peace Train Download | MP3

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