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Cat Stevens (yusuf Islam)
Yes, he converted to Islam & changed his name from Cat Stevens into Yusuf Islam.
Cat Stevens.
Yusaf IslamDid you know:Cat Stevens converted to Islam in 1977.
Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, is a Muslim.
Cat Stevens
Yes but by the name of Yusuf Islam.
Originally known to the world as Cat Stevens, his instrument is the guitar.
Not too long ago he was denied re-entry into the United States because he is a Muslim and was using his other name (not sure if it was his given name, adopted Muslim name, or what). It was an outrage because he is a peaceful individual who works to promote peace. (Maybe that was their problem with him.)
Cat Stevens gave himself a Muslim name, Yusaf Islam, and moved to Kuwait. He is now back and is "Cat Stevens" again.
Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens is 68 years old (born Steven Georgiou, July 21, 1948).
The singer who used to perform as Cat Stevens (his name at birth was Steven Demetre Georgiou) is still alive. He no longer goes by the name "Cat Stevens", he is now Yusuf Islam, the name he adopted in 1977 when he converted to Islam.