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.
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, born Steven Demetre Georgiou, converted to Islam in the late 1970s and adopted the name Yusuf Islam. Prior to his conversion, he was raised in a Greek Orthodox Christian family, but he did not actively practice Christianity as an adult. His spiritual journey led him to embrace Islam, which he has since described as a significant turning point in his life.
Yes but by the name of Yusuf Islam.
Cat Stevens gave himself a Muslim name, Yusaf Islam, and moved to Kuwait. He is now back and is "Cat Stevens" again.
Yes, he converted to Islam & changed his name from Cat Stevens into Yusuf Islam.
Cat Stevens. He now calls himself Yousuf Islam.
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.
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.)
because he was "reborn" when he converted to Islam.
Yes he has converted in islam, And changed his name as Waleed!
Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens, born Steven Demetre Georgiou, converted to Islam in the late 1970s and adopted the name Yusuf Islam. Prior to his conversion, he was raised in a Greek Orthodox Christian family, but he did not actively practice Christianity as an adult. His spiritual journey led him to embrace Islam, which he has since described as a significant turning point in his life.
Yes but by the name of Yusuf Islam.
Fathima
Cat Stevens gave himself a Muslim name, Yusaf Islam, and moved to Kuwait. He is now back and is "Cat Stevens" again.
Cat Stevens (whose name is now Yusuf Islam) married Fawzia Ali in 1979. They have five children.