What did you think about Cat Stevens becoming Yusuf Islam?

Question

Sorry, this is the second time I've asked this question...I accidentally deleted the first one. So, here it is again:

Did you think he was misinterpreted when he was reported to have made comments that seemed to support a fatwa calling for the death of author Salman Rushdie? I know this happened a while back...but, I wasn't born yet so I didn't ever get to talk about it.

Also, have you heard his newest album "An Other Cup"? What did you think of it?

Thanks...again!

Answer 1

I have not heard Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam's newest album. I did not really listen to too much of his music before. I am not sure if he was misinterpreted, since only he could come out and tell us if he was - and he's not likely to do that. If he did agree with the fatwa, then he's a sick puppy for wanting Rushdie (or anyone) to die for writing a novel.

Answer 2

He is a weak, unstable man who has shifted between Christian zealotry (cf. Morning has Broken) and Islam, and back then I saw the segment of the interview in which he commented on the fatwa - he very clearly stated that if Rushdie had offended Islam, hew was supposed to die, so in that sense he did turn into a fundamentalist, a completely irrational robot following orders with no critical thinking. The new album was basically discarded as worthless by most critics, and the sales confirm that, so I think that there's no reason for anyone to keep an eye on the old Cat but the homeland security & terrorist watch.

P.S.
Commendations on your choice of Led Zep - and being so young, no less. Great!

Answer 3

he's a weak, volatile guy who has shifted between Christian zealotry (cf. Morning has damaged) and Islam, and lower back then I suggested the phase of the interview in which he commented on the fatwa - he very obviously reported that if Rushdie had indignant Islam, hew become meant to die, so in that sense he did grow to be a fundamentalist, a thoroughly irrational robotic following orders with out serious questioning. the recent album become truly discarded as valueless through maximum critics, and the sales make sure that, so i imagine that there is no clarification for everybody to save a watch on the old Cat notwithstanding the native land safe practices & terrorist watch. P.S. Commendations on your decision of Led Zep - and being so youthful, no a lot less. tremendous!