Cat Stevens is a handsome British musician.
He rose to fame in the 1960s when he releasedWild World.
His wife, Fauzia, together with him, are the founders of Small Kindness charity.
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Stevens used music to fight terrorism.
He also promoted education in the UK.
Artists have had a breakthrough in their careers over the years by doing covers of Cat Stevens songs.
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He lit the event by performing his compositionFather and Son.
It is one of his songs that has touched many souls for decades.
Cat Stevens real name is Stephen Demetre Georgiou.
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Some know him as Steve Adams.
He experienced a traditional Greek upbringing that condemned the Muslim faith.
He studied in a Roman Catholic school.
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Steves parents divorced when he was eight years old.
He graduated from Hammersmith Art College.
Stephenconverted to Islamin 1977 and changed his name to Yusuf Islam.
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Cat released his first album under Decca Records.
His songsI Love My Dog,Here Comes My Baby,Matthew and Sonwere the most popular.
The song,The First Cut Is The Deepest, was an international hit.
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In 1983, he founded the Muslim Primary School in London.
It was awarded the grant-maintained status in 1998.
He and his wife founded Small Kindness charity.
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It has been recognized internationally for its relentless efforts to help the needy.
In the 1990s, Stevens created his label,Mountain of Light.
Through his label, he produced educative songs for children.
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He also went on aCats Attic touris 2016.
He published a book,Why I Still Carry A Guitar(WISCAG).
He has a lavish home in Dubai.
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His siblings are Anita and David.
His parents owned a restaurant where his siblings helped as waiters.
They lived above the restaurant.
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He dated Carly Simon, Linda Lewis, and Patti DArbanville before marrying.
Cat Stevens wife, Fauzia Mubarak Ali, married him in 1979 in an arranged marriage.
Their children are Amina, Asmaa, Maymanah, Hasanah, Abd al-Ahad, and Yoriyos.
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He gave them his surname, Islam.
The couple is also blessed with grandchildren.
Here is one of his grandchildren.
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In 1968, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was admitted to the hospital for three months.
He stopped recording secular music.
He held shows in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
Cat Stevens has set an exemplary example for humanity to emulate.
He has donated millions of dollars from his hard-earned money to fund uncountable charity activities.
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