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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Louis Chilton

Cat Stevens says near-death experiences led him to Islam

  • Yusuf Islam, who rose to fame under the name Cat Stevens, has spoken about his religious journey, which was shaped by several near-death experiences.
  • The 77-year-old singer-songwriter shared hisreflections ahead of the publication of his new autobiography, Cat On The Road To Findout.
  • He recalled a harrowing incident in his early teenage years where he nearly fell from a rooftop, prompting his initial thoughts on mortality.
  • Further life-threatening events included contracting TB in 1969 and a near-drowning experience off the coast of Malibu in 1976.
  • The Malibu incident, where he prayed for salvation, led to his conversion to Islam, a change of name, and a 25-year break from his music career.

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