Cat Stevens and His Journey to Islam
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Stevens converted to the Islamic faith at the height of his fame in December, 1977.
In 1978, Stevens took the name Yusuf Islam. Yusuf is the Arabic rendition of the name Joseph. He stated that he "always loved the name Joseph" and was particularly drawn to the story of Joseph in the Qur'an.
You can hear the story of Joseph in the Holy Quran from here "Surat Yusuf, Number 12"
http://quranicaudio.com/quran/58
Philanthropic & humanitarian awards
2003 World Award also known as the "World Social Award" for "humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war".
2004 Man for Peace Award presented by Mikhail Gorbachev for his "dedication to promote peace, the reconciliation of people and to condemn terrorism", the ceremony was held in Rome, Italy and attended by five Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
(2005) Honorary Doctorate by the University of Gloucestershire for services to education and humanitarian relief.
(2007), Yusuf Islam was awarded the Mediterranean Prize for Peace in Naples, Italy. He received the award "as a result of the work he has done to increase peace in the world".
On 10 July 2007, Honorary doctorate (LLD) by the University of Exeter, in recognition of "his humanitarian work and improving understanding between Islamic and Western cultures".
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In 1978, Stevens took the name Yusuf Islam. Yusuf is the Arabic rendition of the name Joseph. He stated that he "always loved the name Joseph" and was particularly drawn to the story of Joseph in the Qur'an.
You can hear the story of Joseph in the Holy Quran from here "Surat Yusuf, Number 12"
http://quranicaudio.com/quran/58
Philanthropic & humanitarian awards
2003 World Award also known as the "World Social Award" for "humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war".
2004 Man for Peace Award presented by Mikhail Gorbachev for his "dedication to promote peace, the reconciliation of people and to condemn terrorism", the ceremony was held in Rome, Italy and attended by five Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
(2005) Honorary Doctorate by the University of Gloucestershire for services to education and humanitarian relief.
(2007), Yusuf Islam was awarded the Mediterranean Prize for Peace in Naples, Italy. He received the award "as a result of the work he has done to increase peace in the world".
On 10 July 2007, Honorary doctorate (LLD) by the University of Exeter, in recognition of "his humanitarian work and improving understanding between Islamic and Western cultures".
DOWNLOAD PDF :
http://www.4shared.com/file/106344774/115b860b/Cat_Stevens_and_His_Journey_to_Is...
READ ONLINE :
http://www.scribd.com/doc/12397164/Cat-Stevens-and-His-Journey-to-Islam-Amazing-...
