Today, as a Muslim, I have been shattered by the horror of recent events the display of death and indiscriminate killing we've all witnessed has dented humanity's confidence in itself. Terror on this scale affects everybody on this small planet, and no one is free from the fallout.
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I've... used a very conservative approach. You only hear my own voice, a slight choral accompaniment and drums. Let's say that's the safest option according to certain Islamic schools of thought. I've made minimal use of musical instruments, and in some schools of thought in Islam musical instruments are disapproved of.Yusuf Islam
I've re-examined my past body of work, and you can call it a rejuvenation. It's a natural expression of my concern as a Muslim and as an artist. I believe both can exist side by side, particularly when the cause is right.
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I was quite domineering... There was a moment where the cameraman almost stuck the camera up my nose, and I got very upset and uptight.
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We had this instrument sitting around in the house again, and it was very difficult for me not to pick it up. I was just glad I could remember the chords.
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The Prince's visit was important because it shows that Muslims are accepted in this country. He told me he was a Cat Stevens fan. I think he has some of my albums.
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At Jerusalem, I went to the mosque and sat down. A man asked me what I wanted. I told him I was a Muslim. Now I realize I can get direct contact with God, unlike Christianity or any other religion.
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