Fame & The Spiritual Life | Russell Brand & Yusuf Cat Stevens

A clip from my #UnderTheSkin podcast with music legend Yusuf Cat Stevens!

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Produced by Jenny May Finn (Instagram: @jennymayfinn)

[sara_s_]

This is how interviews should be, respectful and meaningful.

[oneman]

I was raised Christian but Allah guided me I wake up every day thankful for everything he has done

[Melanie-vebb]

I remember my fathers record of Cat Stevens at the age of 5. I remember listening to his music and I remember gazing at the album cover. I was raised by a man who was a free spirit and had no real religious following and a mother who was more Buddhist than anything. I always had a connection to God. God let his presence be known to me in my earliest memories so I never once questioned His existence. I never thought I would ever belong to a religion, because I never found anything that resonated within me. It wasn't until my 40's that I found the Quran and Islam. I found my home, and the child who thought they would never fit in or belong, had finally found something that resonated within my soul as truth.

[mothersoul]

Russell, thank you. This has been one of the most sensitive and positive interviews with a Muslim, I have ever seen given by someone who did not share his faith. Bravo. May Allah guide you and reward you. Amin
I have seen Yusuf twice and believe me the peaceful aura that he carries with him will give you goosebumps.

[kimabunuh]

Russel is one of those people you just really hope becomes muslim, seems like such a nice guy.

A convert myself and can only say it changed my life for the better, the inner peace is priceless.

[fierynessa]

Cat Stevens...his music soothes my soul..and "morning has broken" was sung as a church hymn in my primary school... His voice is still one of the best I've ever heard and one of few healing voices on earth

[mrright]

I love how attentivly Russell listens to Yusuf, may Allah help him and lead him through the same path.

[jacquin]

He's so sweetly passionate in his belief; it's lovely to see someone who's not cynical.

[ffffoundit]

These Verses Gets me in tears every time I read them:

Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent -
[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving -
[And] who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks?
Then return [your] vision twice again. [Your] vision will return to you humbled while it is fatigued.
And We have certainly beautified the nearest heaven with stars and have made [from] them what is thrown at the devils and have prepared for them the punishment of the Blaze.

Surah Al Mulk (67) Verses [1 - 5]

[wajn]

I'm Muslim, Russell Brands book recovery from addiction bought me to the 12 steps of aa, which have changed my life and made me open my eyes to Islam more than before. Still part of 12 step recovery.

[houria]

What a great ambassador for Islam in a time when the faith is being unjustly bashed left right and centre. 💚

[theresabrown]

I’m going to read the Quran now!
This has opened up my eyes 👀

[cjchaworth]

I was born a Muslim, raised a Christian, sold into atheism, and guided to Islam. Alhamdulillah.

[jabah]

I reverted to Islam 17 years ago. Alhumdillah. My 17th Ramadan day one as of today. I am truly grateful.

[yasien]

Yusuf has such a calming voice and in my opinion he looks really zen
I'd love to see more interviews with him

[YoursydneyguideAustralia]

For the honesty and for the gift of bringing spiritual conversations to a world that has largely forgotten how to have them, thank you Russell.

[the_observinganalyst]

This is what the world needs.. The truth!.. no lies, no propoganda! Whether one accepts it or not.. Be truthful to yourself and others. Islam cannot be forced upon another, truth is conversion of the heart. A honest interview.. speaking the truth, showing the truth. Whether one accepts it or not, its all upto that individual!

[kennethmacquilliam]

I'm Brother Abd Al Hakeem born Muslim, raised Christian and came back to Allah Ameen

[myrootsgraspNewsoil]

And to think in my youth I was actually angry when I first heard Cat Stevens was abandoning his career and entering this way of life. My God I was deaf and blind then!

[jameyd.]

Thank you for your testimony MR. Stevens. I'll have to get a copy of the Koran. Another take on my favorite OT stories cannot hurt. I'll take your wave vicariously please.