| Guide Picks - Top 5 Yusuf Islam Albums | |
| In 1978, pop artist Cat Stevens gave up super-stardom when he embraced Islam and became known as Yusuf Islam. His melodious voice carries on in his recordings of Islamic songs, known as nasheed. | |
1.) "A is
for Allah"
The Arabic alphabet in color and song, with this full-color book and
traditional children's song written by Yusuf Islam. For both
children and adults, this collection captures the essence of Islam
through the Arabic alphabet.
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2.) "Bismillah"
This brand-new collection of songs pairs Yusuf Islam with other Muslim artists
such as Raihan, Dawud Wharnsby-Ali, Zain Bikha, and others. Titles include
"Asma al-Husna," "God is the Light," and a new rendition of
the Cat Stevens classic, "The Wind."
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3.) "The
Life of the Last Prophet" In this spoken recording, Yusuf Islam tells the story of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Set also includes a booklet and a second tape containing the traditional song Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna, sung by Yusuf Islam.
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4.) "Prayers
of the Last Prophet" In this follow-up to the successful Life of the Last Prophet, Yusuf Islam humbly captures some common prayers (du'a) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Includes three new songs by Yusuf Islam.
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5.) "I
Have No Cannons That Roar" This emotional album is the result of Yusuf Islam's promise to a Bosnian Muslim who was killed by Serb forces in 1995. Written originally by Dr. Irfan Ljubijankic, the title track was later translated into English and compiled with other songs, including two new songs written by Yusuf.
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