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Best Wishes Yusuf Islam Entries: Original Birthday Card 2000   Year 2001   Year 2002 ... Year 2003 ... Year 2004         Name: Sue (Going Home) Date: March 22, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Thank you for appearing at UCF last month. It was an honor to listen to your lecture and be a part of the private meeting afterwards. Since 1975 I have been following your career and life as it has been a wonderful inspiration. Your music is timeless and has deeply affected my life. Thank you for being there. God Bless. Sue Name: shaima Date: 24/3/2001 Your message to Yusuf i wish for u to be the best person in the world.I WISH for u the best life. Name: Vivian Date: MARCH 25, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Salaam Alaycon, MY DEAR FRIEND! I just want to thank you for the WONDERFUL TIME you gave us last month! It was SUCH A PLEASURE seeing you again, and THANK YOU SO MUCH for making us feel SO SPECIAL! And I just want you to know that it will ALWAYS be a privledge to stand by you when someone tries to slander your name, and I shall ALWAYS DO JUST THAT! So from all of MES AMIS at CAT STEVENS.COM, we just want to say WE LOVE YOU and wish you and your family all the LOVE AND PEACE in the world! May ALLAH BLESS YOU ALWAYS! FOREVER YOUR FRIEND, Vivian Name: Martyn Hollands (London) Date: 26 March 2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, Thank you so much for the music that is still special to me after 27 years. May I wish you luck in your current endeavours. Name: Adam Date: 27Mar2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, I wish the best for you and that the Lord may cause his face to shine upon. I'm grateful to God for your music. Name: Kim Date: 27.03.2001 Your message to Yusuf Thank you very much for giving luck and happiness to me. I am so glad that I found a way to say words like you did years ago and know as you say in your new life as Yusuf Islam. I am glad that I can enjoy it. It would be so great if you find a way to visit Hamburg in Germany (so I can enjoy your words you are saying to us). Love to you and your family Kim from Hamburg Name: Suebeee@peoplepc.com Date: 3/26/01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Cat, I listened to your Catch Bull At Four record today(I still play "records"), and your music has helped me through another day as amazingly as it did almost 30 years ago.Your music is a timeless blessing, your voice a friend to me.Your holy magnolia stands in my heart and I love you.I'm sure one of your biggest fans, Sue. Name: Hanaffy Date: March 30,2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalamualaikum, Dear brother, May Allah s.w.t bless you...assalamualaikum Name: Tyler W Date: 4/6/01 Your message to Yusuf Brother Yusuf, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday and about a day ago I realized that I was Islam...I'm 13 years old and I discovered your music from my mom. I have been studying Islam and I just felt that it was the right religion for me. When you did a lecture in Florida about 3 weeks or 4 weeks ago, I had my friend Colleen print out a private message to you and she said you read it! I was so excited that a person so peaceful and a person that has great intentions for the world read my letter. I am very inspired by the civil rights movement of the 60's and I am trying to find ways to help the world. Thank you so much for all you have done to help so many people. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Peace, Tyler Name: Lisa Dean Date: 4/16/01 Your message to Yusuf I heard you when i was growing up in the 1970's. Now i am 38 years old. Don't get me wrong i thought you were a great looking man. I just love the way you looked and was sad when you left. You did the right thing i do miss your music and you but your faith is most important. I still do wish i could here your great voice, but around the world i know it is there. Love, Lisa Name: Josh Date: April 19 2001 Your message to Yusuf Thank you for providing inspiration. Name: Tom Date: 4/21/01 Your message to Yusuf Was recently turned on to your Cat Stevens music and I must say I bought the greatest hits cd. WIsh you the best and hope that maybe one day you could play in as Cat again even if for a short time. Tom Name: MissKitty Date: April 23, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Hello My Friend, Just wanted to wish you and your family continued good health and happiness. Thank you again for coming back and dletting everyone know how you are doing. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. Thanks for all the joy and pleasure you have given me for the last 30 years. I treasure all the memories. Peace to You and Yours, MissKitty Name: A'isha Alnahar Date: May 2, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalamu 'alaikum Br. Yusuf. You have probably heard this zillions of times from me, but I will say it again. You have really touched my heart and I thank you for all that you have given to me and the world. Please send my love to your family and you all are always in my prayers. Also, again, thank you for signing the "Tea" album for me. I have it framed and it is on my wall near my computer terminal. Salam my friend, A'isha Alnahar Name: Ashley Date: 5/3/01 Your message to Yusuf Best wishes to you and your beautiful family! You seem to have a very good and kind heart :) Name: Khurram Qayam Date: May 4, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Respected Brother in Islam! Assalamo Alaykum! May Allah accept your sincerities in His way and may Allah give you the abilities to preach this true religion. Name: Carol Date: 5-11-01 Your message to Yusuf I love you. Name: Adria Sewell Date: May 18, 2001 Your message to Yusuf I have been listening to your music as long as I can remember. I am 32 years old, and my parents taught me what good music is years ago. I always wonder how you could have been so insightful at such a young age. Thank you for all the happiness that you have brought to my life, and to my children's lives. Name: shamsudin Date: 24/05/01 Your message to Yusuf Assalamalakum Yusuf Bhi I remember growing up in Blakburn, and seeing a copy of your record, with some old records which were in my house, 10 years later you were to come to Blackburn to give a bayan(speech)at Amina Hall, I hope I will able to meet you soon as I am now in London. We were the camera crew filming this speech. Hope to see you soon.......Inshallah Shamsudin Name: Grant Troeger Date: 5/28/01 Your message to Yusuf Cat, You were the greatest, and still are. You have inspired me to learn guitar and study your music. Your words seem so real to me, and I can relate to them. I am a huge fan and love your music. Name: Zach Handler Date: 5\28\01 Your message to Yusuf I would just like to tellyou that your music means alot to me. Your music is graet it is so relaxing. You are the greatest singer. Name: Dustin Melancon Date: 5/30/01 Your message to Yusuf I really enjoy your music. thank you for making the world a better place. -Big D- Name: Anthea Date: 5-30-01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Your positive messages are an inspiration to me as a musician who tends to look on the dark side of things. Your life gives me hope that I too can one day feel free and happy in my soul; until then I will just pray and express my sorrow through song. I am glad that you seem to be coming to terms with your former self in that long-ago other life you once wanted to forget. This world is truly a better place with beautiful, caring people like you in it. Love, Anthea Name: Wlliam Washington Date: 6/1/2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, You have no idea who I am, No idea how much your music, your walk in faith has influenced my life. I am you BIGGEST fan, I praise God for you and I do see your "life Journey" in your music, I was 13 yrs old when I started listening to your music, Today I am growing in my spiritual walk and after seeing the interview on VH1,I finally understand. Not only from the interview but in my walk to complete truth. God bless you and keep you safe. E-Mail Me if you get a chance at WHWASH@BELLSOUTH.NET All my Love to you and your family. William H. Washington Name: Vivian Date: June 2, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dearest Sweet Yusuf, Thank You ONCE AGAIN for that MOST BEAUTIFUL mesage to us! It is SO FILLED with WONDERFUL INSPIRATION and it has left a lump in my throat! PLEASE DO NOT WORRY about weather or not you please us with your box set! Just do what you think Allah wants and we will be thrilled NO MATTER WHAT! SALAAM ALACON, MY DEAR FRIEND, ALL YOUR MES AMIS LOVE YOU! Peace, always, Vivian Name: Margie Lutz Date: 8 June 01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, I just want to tell you how much your music has been an inspiration to me. I truly don't have the words to express what the lyrics have done for me. Thank you. sincerely, Margie Name: Martin Bergl Date: 8.6.2001 Your message to Yusuf We love you in Czech Republic Name: Iman Date: June 9, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Alsalamu alaykum, I was ur biggest fan as a child. than all so suddenly, u vanished. I was in a search. I became a Muslim.. and there I found you in my new community--a Muslim. Words cannot express my feelings. May Allah Bless you & this Ummah. alsalamu alaykum Name: Aabd Lillah Date: 6-12-2001 Your message to Yusuf MI wish You'll meet Rasul Allah (sAas) in Jannah! Name: Marium Date: 17\7\01 Your message to Yusuf Salam Alaykum Need your email address. Please visit Pakistan,and arrange a couple of lectures Wassalam, Name: Geoff Roberts Date: 30-6-2001 Your message to Yusuf Cat It is sad that you no longer record Pop/folk music & that such pressures where put on you when you did.You were a rare talent sadly missed. I wish you the best and hope that Your God will always be with you. Geoff Name: Vivian Date: SAT JUNE 30 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, The time has come ONCE AGAIN wish you from the BOTTOM OF all our hearts to wish you another year of WONDERFUL PEACEFUL JOY and to THANK YOU ONCE again for all the YEARS OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND INSPIRATIONS that will live in our hearts FOREVER! We all LOVE YOU and will continue to stand by you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MI DEAR AMI! SALAAM ALAYCON Peace,Vivian Name: Mourad-mostegha Date: 1 juillet 2001 Your message to Yusuf (Salut) Essalamou Alaykoum.....Je pense que vous êtes un miracle de par la douceur de vos chansons , votre rejet de le vie de star, vos belles melodies et votre foi en Dieu . Aucun chanteur de la pop music n'a autant de dons que vous , aucun n'est aussi proche de Dieu , de l'arbre , des enfants que vous . Aucun ne se rapproche le plus de l'ange que vous . Name: Candy Date: 7/1/01 Your message to Yusuf I am grateful for your life and your work. It is so wonderful to see you use your talents to help so many people. God bless you. Name: Diane Leksche Date: 7/3/01 Your message to Yusuf I know the religion doesn't think much of birthdays, but I am so happy that u are in this world. I can't believe that I can write to u and you might possibly read it. Happy birthday to u. I am a converted muslim from christianity as of 4/13/01 and I think I am doing the right thing due to your influence. I didn't know about where you've been until December of last year and I'm glad u found your place. Salam to u and inshallah that u will have a good year ahead. Alhamdulillah Name: Susanne Date: 3-07-'01 Your message to Yusuf Thank you so much! Name: laura Date: july3, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, i can't begin to explain the journey your music has put me through. i would like to start out by telling you that i'm only 15 years old, but your words have struck a chord in my life and have given me answers that no one else could. I'v been struggling with my faith for a few years now, and your search as cat stevens has lead me to my own search. i'm still a work in progress, but i have to say that every time i listen to your music i feel that i'm one step closer to my goal;to feel that i have a purpose. Name: Shirley(Girlhowdy233) Date: July 4, 2001 Your message to Yusuf I'm a BIT EARLY, but simply COULDN'T WAIT to wish you and your family EVERY BLESSING throughout the year! As a STAR shines so do YOU, Yusuf:you REFLECT light/love from a HIGHER source(Allah)! Feliz Navidad, mi AMADO! Shirley Name: Shirley(Girlhowdy233) Date: July 4, 2001 Your message to Yusuf OOPS! I MEANT to say "Feliz cumpleanos"(TOO MANY double-shifts at work lately,LOL)! Love,Shirley :-) Name: Todd Frisbie Date: July 7th, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Your music has changed my life in many ways. Thank you for caring, creating and loving. Peace Name: nazuha mohd jai Date: 8/7/2001 Your message to Yusuf may ALLAh bless you..be a good a muslim..be kind to everybody..never involve in music industry except for islamic songs.go for islamic jihad!! Name: Donald McKinney Date: 07/07/01 Your message to Yusuf For half of my life, you've been an inspiration to me. I can't say what I would like to tell you in this short message box -- but thank you for your songs. Name: Brad(Katmandu) Date: 7/8/01 Your message to Yusuf Thank you for helping to make the 70's a better place for music and for the 80's and 90's for helping to make the world a better place. Peace to you and your family. Name: HARLEYDEBY@AOL.COM Date: JULY 9, 2001 Your message to Yusuf JUST A SHORT NOTE OF THANKS FOR ALL THE INSPIRATION AND JOY YOUR MUSIC HAS BROUGHT ME THROUGHOUT BOTH THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD. I AM CONTINUALLY FINDING COMFORT IN YOUR SONGS AND LYRICS. THANKS AGAIN, AND BEST WISHES ON ALL OF YOUR VENTURES. Name: William Passero Date: 07/11/01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, My daughter who is 7 years old is singing your song right now, and the joy in our home is immeasurable. Thank you so much for the gift of music, and the song in particular IF YOU WANT TO SING OUT SING OUT. We love that song among so many others and we love you for preparing yourself for bringing it to us. My daughter Nina says your song is true because there really are a million things to be, you know that there are. Name: Paul Hawklord Date: 14th July 2001 Your message to Yusuf Thank you. Name: Melissa Burse Date: 7-15-01 Your message to Yusuf Mymomlistened to you and as i grew up so did I. Now I have a son (16months old) and I keep your cd's in his room. He dances to them. I hope he will have the appreciation for your music that I do. Take care and GOD bless! Name: blue_tootlebug@yahoo.com Date: 7-15-01 Your message to Yusuf Mymom listened to you as I grew up and I started collecting all your records. Now I have a son (16months old) and I keep your cd's in his room. He dances around to them. I hope he will have the same appreciation for your music that I do. Take care and GOD bless! Name: Grhairpro Date: July 18, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Happy Birthday! It is so great to have you around and helping others. I think about the good things that you do everyday. It really helps me get through the tough ones. Thank you and again Happy Birthday! Name: P.K.Hoffman Date: 7-19-2001 Your message to Yusuf Here's to wishing a healthy,happy,birthday. I will always remember the times your music took me out of the dark and into the light.You are very special to me.My prayers to you and your family for Health,Happiness and Prosperity for the coming years and years to come.Aleays remember...You are loved,and sadly missed in the "Old " music world and welcomed in the new music chapter of your life.Take care,and may God hold you in the hollow of his hand. P,.K.Hoffman Name: P.K.Hoffman Date: 7-19-2001 Your message to Yusuf Here's hoping to a happy,healthy ,birthday.I willl always remember all the times your music took me from the dark and into the light. "A Wish for Thine Lives Together" May thy glory be in prosperity, May the sun bring warmth unto thee. And the moon of Aphrodite beam love and beauty. Happiness be thy guideline, And love in thy abode. For off-springs be thy token, Along life's lonesome road." Name: P.K.Hoffman Date: 7-19-2001 Your message to Yusuf Here's to wishing a healthy,happy,birthday. I will always remember the times your music took me out of the dark and into the light.You are very special to me.My prayers to you and your family for Health,Happiness and Prosperity for the coming years and years to come.Always remember...You are loved,and sadly missed in the "Old " music world and welcomed in the new music chapter of your life.Take care,and may God hold you in the hollow of his hand. P,.K.Hoffman Name: Lucy Date: July 20, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Happy Birthday tomorrow, dear Yusuf! I wish you the BEST in Health, Happiness and Peace for your MANY, MANY (if God wills) years to come. Although I may never become a Muslim (I'm sorry -- there are too many complications to go into), I have developed a GREAT understanding of, and GREAT respect for your faith, and I feel a strong bond with you, not only as a soul, but as a human person. I commend you for bringing to light the GOODNESS of Islam and for spreading PEACE, and ALSO for showing tolerance and respect for other faiths. Because of you, I'm sure many have developed a higher love of God and a nobler sense of how to interpret their religion... absent any violence. And yes, because of you, I feel a bit Muslim in my heart, to tell you the truth. There is so much GOOD that you stand for -- please continue to shine, and don't be afraid to be that small CHANNEL OF PEACE for the world, which I believe God (Allah) has intended for you to be. Also, remember to trust your own human wisdom and KNOW that God loves you -- I don't think you have to worry about that. I do say a prayer for you every day, believe it or not. And please take it easy. You DESERVE it. Peace, Lucy. =^..^= P.S. There's really no one else quite like you. Please take the compliment! Name: Jancat Date: 7-20-01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Happy Birthday! Wishing you everything good. And know that however you wish to live your life and wherever you go, there will be friends who love and understand you (perhaps better than you think!)... Please take care of yourself. God's blessings on you, friend, Jan Name: Waterside Date: July 20, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, I hope you have the happiest of birthdays and a truly wonderful year. You are someone who deseves the very best in life. You have given so much to so many. How can we possibly put into words how much we appreciate you? I have always admired the way you lived your life, ever since I first realized what a special person you are, and that is when I first knew of you back in the early 70's. You have said you didn't feel you were being completely truthful back then, but I think you always were truthful and sincere. The sincereness is in your voice. You touch people so much with your voice and I haven't found many other artists that have that power. I listen to other singers and I don't have any desire to know anything about them, but with you it was different, because of the sincereness that comes through in your recordings. That is something that cannot be faked. Your beautiful spirit and inner beauty comes through in your songs and recordings also. It is there and it is not something that can be denied. I feel that God has used you to touch so many people in so many ways. Thank you so much for all you do for so many people in this world. Thank you for coming back to us. We missed you dearly, but were always happy with the thought that you were at peace in your new life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ALL THE BEST TO YOU ALWAYS!! Waterside Name: Waterside Date: July 20, 2001 Your message to Yusuf HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUSUF!!!!!! Name: Sandee Date: 07/21/01 Your message to Yusuf Happy Birthday, Yusuf! Thank YOU for your gift of music to US! Name: Christine Date: 7/21/01 Your message to Yusuf Happy Birthday Yusuf, There is not much I can say that hasn't been already said by so many of your other fans. Words can not even convey what I would like to say,but I would like to say thank you so much for sharing of all your wonderful music and yourself with us. It has meant the world to me when I listen to your beautiful music. So on your special day, since you have given us so much joy and happiness over the years, I wish you all the happiness in the world and may your life always be filled with the love of all your loved ones close by. A friend always, Christine Name: hotdiscd@flash.net Date: 27 July 2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, In my early years I groaned along with you regarding the way of the world and the way of mankind. Thankfully, I have found the way, the truth and the life. And you have found your God. The chances we have, the choices we make and the changes of our lives are the most significant things. When the Lilywhite comes around your way again, I hope your life is complete. Peace. Name: Denise Date: July 28, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf/Cat, You will always be the best. You got me through some of the roughest times of my 50 years on this planet. Peace and Happiness be with you and your family always. Name: barb panico Date: 7-28-01 Your message to Yusuf im know im late but happy burthday i applaud your courage and your convictions but i miss your music and listen with the fondest memories! barb Name: Tim Sanderson Date: 7.8.2001 Your message to Yusuf i know you probably won't ever read this but i cannot begin to express my appriciation for you and your music. I have only recently began to listento your music seriously, it all started when my dad wanted a "cat stevens " album for his birthday and i listened to it and it blew me away it was tea for the tillerman. A nyway i do hope you read this because the music is has and will continue to inspirer,motivate and mirror my life for as long as i live a do believe. Every one has one group/individual who they relate to musicaly and you are mine of this i am sure. -Tim Sanderson age 19 e0003197@hotmail.com Name: Philip Date: 17/08/2001 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, Your music helped to forge a great love between 3 people who were coming to terms with life, feelings, and love. This was in Cambridge (UK) 1984-1986, one is Brazilian, one Italian, and me, English. We still love each other as much, but of course we have grown. Your words helped as choose a path of love and peace in this tough, modern world. I thank you for that. I wish you well, I wish you peace and happiness in your future. Philip Name: Dr. Atif Ali Khan Date: 01September'2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Asslam o Alaikum, Yusuf, we are running an Islamic Research Centre in Pakistan, Karachi. You are a great inspiration for every muslim. Especially those who want to be real Momeneen. Our site is www.alrehman-alrahim.com We are all into Quranic research and it would be a pleasure for us, if you could take out sometime for us. We would love to attend your lecture and invite you as a guest to Pakistan. We'll take care of all your boarding, lodging, and accomodation. I am very hopeful of positive response for you. I was a great fan of your music as well especially "The Wild World". I would be eagerly waiting for your reply my email is atifali17@hotmail.com Tell us about your schedule and we'll be glad to welcome you here as a guest of Allah. Cordially, Dr. Atif Name: abdul hakeem Date: 1-9-2001 Your message to Yusuf respected brother assalamu alaikum alhamdulillah, your efforts for islam may bring good results, i pray almighty Allah for ajr-e-azeem. i shall be thankful if i could get your email id and i wanted to take your appointment for a chat program on oneness of God.i shall write in detail if i could get a reply jazakallah abdul hakeem Name: Robin Roy Murphey Date: Sept. 9, 2001 Your message to Yusuf I remember being in New London, Conneticut in early 1974, as a 17 yr old, attending submarine school, listening to "Another Saturday Night" and I ain't got no money; and let me tell ya... as a navy recruit... it was very true. I am 44 now living in Oregon.. I have two daughters who are 7 and 8 and love singing to "Moonshadow". Thank you for so much enjoyment over the years while listening to your wonderful songs. Peace be with you and all those you cherish! With great respect, Robin Murphey Name: Julianne Messano Date: 09-12-01 Your message to Yusuf Your music has inspired me as a poet and a free thinker. Your lyrics have helped me through hard times,and have brought me and my mother closer together. We both love and respect you as an artist and a beautiful soul. Much love and good luck in your future endevors. Peace ,Love, Happiness. Jul+Joann!!! Name: Megan Thomas Date: 9-13-01 Your message to Yusuf Love seeping rot leaving keep self next to self. You are a beautiful man and spirit. Name: Tahira Date: 17th September 2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalaamu Aleikim, Brother My partner is teaching a pupil to sing one of your songs (Father and Son), and I was moved to write following the events of last week. Muslims now have much work to do in exhibiting to the rest of the world the compassion and love which lies at the root of Islam. Whatever happens is the Will of Allah, but we all have a part in shaping it. My partner and I used your love songs as expressions of our love and pain when we met. You knew the language then; I pray that your teaching will convey it now at a time of great need. With all good wishes. Tahira Name: A'isha Alnahar Date: September 17, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalamu 'alaikum again my friend. It is I, crazy ole A'isha, with another wish for you. With all the tragedy and despair in the world right now and the attacks on Muslims I just want to speak for myself and on the behalf of many, many friends of mine who love you as I do, you are in our prayers. May Allah (swt) keep you, your family, staff, schools and friends safe. I am making du'as for you each day. Was Salamu 'alaikum, A'isha Name: Carine Corman Date: September 18, 2001 Your message to Yusuf After the horrendous events of this recent week, the world will need extraordinary help in facing the future. As a Jew, it is clear to me that we need to connect to peace-loving Moslems, which I believe you to be. I am asking you to take an active role in these trying times, to help us all come together. This is necessary in order to have a world where all God's children can continue to live. Thank you for all of your efforts. Carine Corman Name: Suraya Ali Date: 19th September 2001 Your message to Yusuf Asslamualaikum Yusuf Your songs inspire me to be more gratefull with the nature and humankind. Your thoughfullness towards Allah even play a greater part in my life as a Muslim. Thank you very much. Name: Peter Dempsey Date: 19th September Your message to Yusuf Thank you for the wonderful music you gave all of us. I am glad that you have now found peace. Maybe some day I'll find it too. Replenish your chakra's often, for it enables you to enjoy the world. Name: Karen Date: 19th September Your message to Yusuf Thank you oh great one. Name: Joseph Date: 19th Sept. Your message to Yusuf Your songs gave me purpose. May you live long. Name: Akarri Date: Sept. 19th, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Praise be to Allah for creating you. Praise be to Allah that you used your talents. Praise to Allah that also you now live in peace. Allah loves you all. Name: Andy Date: 19/9/2001 Your message to Yusuf You should write music again and record it. You can influence more people that way. Name: Vivian Date: SEPT. 19, 2001 Your message to Yusuf MI DEAR AMI, YUSUF, I WAS SO RELIEVED TO HEAR THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE SAFE! IT ACHES MY HEART THAT A VIOLENT GROUP OF IGNORANT BIGOTS WOULD BLAME A WHOLE FAITH FOR THE HORRIFIC ACTS OF A FEW! I JUST WANT YOU TO CONTINUE TO KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS BE ON YOUR SIDE AND WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY YOU! I KNOW I HAVE TOLD YOU THIS BEFORE, BUT DURING THESE MOST DIFFICULT TIMES, I FEEL I MUST SAY IT AGAIN! PLEASE ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO KNOW THAT YOU WOULD NEVER CONDONE SUCH ATROCITIES! WE ALL LOVE YOU! SALAAM ALAYCON, ALWAYS! VORTE AMI AND PEACE,VIVIAN Name: Dotty Date: 09-19-2001 Your message to Yusuf I am 46 years old and live in the United States. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful musical talents with us. You have always been one of my favorite singers. I had all of your older albums but my ex-husband stole them. I still have your sounds in my head. I saw an autobiography on A&E (tv) and wish to share with you my deepest respect on your change in lifestyle. Obviously it was the best thing that you have chosen to do for yourself. All of the love of God to you in your endeavours. Name: Kathryn Date: 9/19/01 Your message to Yusuf Thank you so much for all your music. The world is blessed to have you in it. Your music has helped me cope with life and I'm deeply grateful. Very happy birthday and keep up all the good work you do for Allah. Name: Fatimah Mohammed Date: 20/09/01 Your message to Yusuf Asalamu aliakum .....I just wanted you to know that you are an inspiration .... when I am in need of cheering up I play the children's songs that you did . Even though I am no longer a child (21) it always takes me back to a happy place and and at the same time strengthens my deen . Allah Hafiz Fatimah (Trinidad&Tobago) Name: joseph mariani Date: 09-20-01 Your message to Yusuf Please let the the followers of your faith know (i'm sure most do )that their is no need for the people of the world to fight, and we all have to live together in peace. Please Yusuf get the word of Allah out.Happy birthday!OH,PLEASE TRAIN Name: Marge Date: 24-09-01 Your message to Yusuf Thank you for the music. Live long and prosper. Name: Sue Vukson Date: 9-28-01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, This is just my way of saying how deeply touched I am by your humble generosity to donate the proceeds of your boxed set to the cause of those who have suffered due to the unimaginable events which took place on September 11, 2001, with the remainder going to your other favorite charities. There are so many heroes and role models emerging to the forefront at this time -- which is truly an inspiration to me that mankind really and truly is GOOD and with God (Allah). You fill my heart with PRIDE. Thank you for just -- being you. Stay safe and take care, Sue Vukson Name: Kurt W Date: 9/28/01 Your message to Yusuf yusuf,i am a huge fan of your music as Cat stevens, and i wish someone with some soul could once again grace the ears of the public.....well, what i would like to say is that the recent events in NYC, washington DC, and pittsburg are judgement from the God of the Bible (the true God, and yes i know Allah is said to be the God of the old testament){im well versed}. for 1300 years the muslims have been a tool to torment the christians, and the only way this torment will stop is if, as a nation, we stop this madness and confess and repent, and recognise that Jesus Christ(savior of my soul) is our Lord and Savior. Yaweh(Jehova in Greek.)i dont condemn muslim people, i am to love all people, and hate the enemies of the Lord. if you are going to be peaceful, then God bless! but if you are going to threaten my freedom then may the wrath of the Lord come down upon you full force!and trust me, my friend, His force is unimaginable.also, Yusuf, i know that you know these things already, and in your heart you know that i am not innacurate. please read Deuteronomy 8, and 28(the whole chapters)they are revealing segments of gospel. I am not going to say that Islam is correct, because, my brother, i know it is not because the Holy Spirit has filled my with His knowledge. Jesus Christ is the key, and only through Him will you enter the gates of heaven.please, I beg of you. i wish to see you in the Promised Land. we can break bread together in the presense of the Lord. follow Jehova God! It is true in the name of Jehova God, Kurt Name: Jennie-Lee Davis Date: Sept.30/01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, First of all I just have to say that I think you have a beautiful voice. I grew up listening to Tea for the Tillerman because my parents listened to it a lot. Thank you for that. It has helped me through some rough moments. I still enjoy the album. Second, I think you have a beautiful spirit. Its not just your vocals and point of view that I enjoy listening to. I recently watched a music biography that profiled yourself. Afterwards I turned to my boyfriend and commented that you just seemed so at peace. You spoke so eloquently. I think if I were in your presence I would feel safe and at peace. I appreciate all you have done for humanity. I also admire your quest for constant learning. We are lucky to have someone such as yourself in this "wild world". Thank you for being who you are Yusuf, Sincerely, Jennie-Lee   Name: Yahya Salah Date: 9/10/2001 Your message to Yusuf I just want to say may Allah bless you more and more, and may your place in heaven be up high with the prophits and the good men "Al-Saleheen" and i hope we meet in al-Janah in shaa Allah, your brother in Islam Name: mohamed abdelghani Date: 9/10/2001 Your message to Yusuf I m asking God to give this man the strong belief in him &all the ways to make our wonderful religion succeed to touch the heart of everyone in the world (ALLAHOMMA orzokho al thabat &the ekhlas) Name: Jake Nenichka Date: 10-14-01 Your message to Yusuf Please keep praying for us. Thanks Name: A.M.K.Y Date: 16/10/2001 Your message to Yusuf salam! Dearest Brother in islam, I wish you the very best from the bottom of my heart, and a happy and successfull life.... May God bless you, alsalam alaykum. A.M.K.Y (66 Aylestone Ave)   Name: RubensFlavio Moreira Date: 20 de outubro de 2001 Your message to Yusuf AMIGO EM ESPIRITO STEVENS. Há muitos anos ouço suas musicas, e apesar do pouco conhecimento de sua lingua sinto suas letras e melodias elevando meu espirito dando-me enorme PAZ. Name: VIVIAN Date: Oct.21, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Mi DEAR AMI, Yusuf, Once again you have me in tears! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your part in the concert for NEW YORK! It meant SO MUCH to us! I ALWAYS knew you would do something, But WOW-I don't think anyone was expecting such a WONDERFUL and DELIGHTFUL surprize! It is my hope now that maybe people will stop thinking the worst of you, because I ALWAYS knew what a WONDERFUL AND CARING person you always were! Now the WHOLE WORLD knows! WE LOVE YOU! Peace,Vivian Name: Safa52 Date: 10/25/2001 Your message to Yusuf Asalamu alaikum, dear brother......I usually dont sign these sorts of things, but you have always been such an inspiration to me. In my hippie days, and now in my "new" days. Because of you, I have found Islam. Let me tell you how....a few months back, I logged onto your website, looking for lyrics to "How can I tell you" . Looking around, I saw there were message boards, so began to investigate. It sparked a longing for Allah within me that I could never put into words. I know that you know! So many of us on this planet hold a deep love for you in our hearts, and some day soon, Ishallah, we will meet in Paradice. In peace, Safa Name: Zehra Date: 10-27-2001 Your message to Yusuf I am a Muslim teenager living in the United States. Your music, evolution and character are my greatest inspirations. You have allowed me to know that it is possible to assimilate oneself into a western society while remaining true to one's spirituality and value system. As a teenager I am constantly bombarded with drugs, alcohol, dishonesty, hipocrasy, immodesty, sex, self-indulgence and basically a lack of faith in a higher power. When I am confused, frustrated, disheartened and lonely in my faith, you are like a beacon of hope. You are not only living, but living a moral life and I know that I can too. I thank you for that Mr. Islam. Name: Zehra Date: 10-27-2001 Your message to Yusuf I am a Muslim teenager living in the United States. Your music, evolution and character are my greatest inspirations. You have allowed me to know that it is possible to assimilate oneself into a western society while remaining true to one's spirituality and value system. As a teenager I am constantly bombarded with drugs, alcohol, dishonesty, hipocrasy, immodesty, sex, self-indulgence and basically a lack of faith in a higher power. When I am confused, frustrated, disheartened and lonely in my faith, you are like a beacon of hope. You are not only living, but living a moral life and I know that I can too. I thank you for that Mr. Islam. Name: Mary Date: Oct. 30, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Thank you for sharing all your gifts with us so courageously for so many years. Name: Vivian Date: Oct.30, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Once again, I must thank you for a job WELL DONE! I've just received the BOX SET and it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I can see all the HARD WORK that went into it so it would something VERY SPECIAL to your fans who cherish all the WONDERFUL MEMORIES from those days of our youth! I KNOW that pride is not something that is usually dealt with in Islam, but if it were, YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD! and it touches my heart even more that the profits ffrom the sales will go to help SO MANY NEEDY FAMILYS, here in America, from our recent tragic events and to those in far away lands who also need a helping hand! You are a MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUL, Yusuf, and we all LOVE YOU! Peace,Vivian Name: TONY DUFFENAIS Date: 10/30/2001 Your message to Yusuf THANKS FOR BEING A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE!BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Name: Kurt Date: November 2, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven!!!! without believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God you will burn in hell, and i dont want any man to have to leave the presence of the Lord...i have friends that were muslims and they have converted after study of the scriptures.Yusuf, Please read the Bible, and consider it's teachings. i know you have a heart. let The Holy Spirit in. in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Kurt Name: Andrew Schuster Date: 11/7/01 Your message to Yusuf please come back!!!!!!! Name: indi blackwood Date: 11-09-01 Your message to Yusuf Oh my....What to say after all of these years?....*mystified, finding tears in her eyes*....Perhaps the best thing for me to do is re-run a short conversation i just had with a friend on ICQ after finding this site here....this most amazingly beautiful tribute to Mr. Islam....*very softly....just awed softly* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ little white owl (myself): (9:47 PM) I just stumbled across this most awesome Cat Stevens' website....Just amazed by it.....Never saw one so complete and so neatly put together and with such rare Cat Stevens memorabilia. Remember when Rushdie was first sentenced to death basically with a bounty out on His head and everyone hated Cat (Yusuf Islam) and knocked Him hard for saying he had to support the Iyatolah's decree? little white owl: (9:47 PM) (spelling those names is a bear) ££azarus: (9:47 PM) well...creativ speling is always gud little white owl: (9:48 PM) *chuckles at You..*s* little white owl: (9:48 PM) Look what i found there......i am very moved....i have always loved Cat Stevens so very much since i was a young teen and have a LOT of His stuff too, and bootleg things as well...Look at this: little white owl: (9:48 PM) Cat Stevens Peace Train Auction Check it out (runs the whole article for him to see) little white owl: (9:50 PM) That man's music sure got me through many a dark time...He was my mentor when all else failed me...*s*...while growing up.....I could always count on Cat to get me through...* ££azarus: (9:52 PM) geeee....do I sense a bit of a hint here *LOL* little white owl: (9:54 PM) NOOo....nononono....Nothing at all like that....Just...i found this site....and its just too damned beautiful. Im actually sitting here with tear-stung eyes, well restrained...but looking at all of this....There's stuff here about Him i have never seen or known.....*softly*.......and i thought i had it all...*a wistful smile, looking at all of his memorabilia... little white owl: (9:56 PM) When i first heard His music, it was "Wild World"...You know that one. I was under the impression He was like, a litle man, with a semi-bald head, kind of like, Gallagher...*s*....But i bought His Buddha and the Chocolate Box LP...and was hooked......and THEN......then......i saw His pic.......and i was a goner...for sure. Have You ever seen a picture of Him? little white owl: (9:57 PM) Wild World touched something in me..beacuse i was in a very unhappy home with a lot of violence and tension...and i wanted to run away....and that song just struck a raw nerve in me.... little white owl: (9:58 PM) Just a wondrous site....*softly*...really effected, finding this...still looking through it....awed... little white owl: (9:58 PM) "Go climb up on a hill, stand perfectly still And silently soak up the day Don't rush and don't you roam, don't feel so alone And in this way you will awake." ............Cat Stevens little white owl: (9:59 PM) I know that song by heart...still... little white owl: (9:59 PM) i don't think i realized til tonight, what a huge, huge impact He had on my mind and heart and will... little white owl: (10:00 PM) And i still love every bit of His music today, as i did then. little white owl: (10:01 PM) He has a song to make me think of every person in my life...*s*....each one has at least one song he wrote, that makes me think of them. Sometimes it takes awhile for me to realize which one...*s* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Islam...*very softly*....i want to thank you....literally...for saving my life...*s* My life was a series of traumas and hardship growing up...almost dying so many times. Just can't go into it, but it was harrowing, and i am fortunate that i am still here. Lost my 5 animal companions of 10 years awhile back....a terrible arson...and am still recovering from the post traumatic disorder it caused in me....i was almost lost trying to rescue them from it as well...everything i owned. Most all of the things i had collected all my life having to do with you... But i am coming out of it...and would like to show You how You touched my life. http://www.geocities.com/ConscienceAngel/index.html i also adore children...*s*...and wish to touch them with happiness with my stories and charcters..*s* Again...thank you so much... You were a blessing in my life...and you continue to be...*s* May you aways have love, and hear the whisper of wings... indi   Name: A'isha Alnahar Date: November 9, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalamu 'alaikum again Brother. I just wanted to give you a pat on the back for the excellent job you did on "The Boxed Set"... It is awesome. Thank you for such a gift to your 'Mes Amis'. I just love it and have been listening to it alot. I have to say it inspired me. I haven't picked up a paint brush since 1975 and this week I painted again. I draw, always have, but painting has been put aside for quite a few years. Thank you for the inspiration. I also want to thank you for all of those comforting messages you have been posting at MOL. They have really been uplifting during this time of sorrow. May Allah (swt) grant you and your family great happiness. Was Salamu 'alaikum, A'isha PS, if you read any crazy posts by anyone named aunOne or Yusufscat, she is my evil counterpart. ;) Name: J. Eduardo Gatti Date: 13 / novembro / 2001 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, I was a teenager when I first listened to Tea For the Tillerman's album songs (the first one I had). Still today when your old songs are played, they bring back to my mind facts of my life that are not forgotten also because those songs became part of my life. Just like movies' soundtracks. Your songs also helped me a lot in learning some of the english language. But most of all, your music gives me peace. That peace we all need in our everyday's lives. Finally I have the opportunity to thank you for all that. You are one of those gifted persons with power to ease peoples' minds. I wish all the world could listen to some of your songs. No doubt that it would be different from what we see in these days. I strongly respect your choices and your beliefs but I can't help thinking that it would be great to have new songs from time to time. I wish you and your family all the best and a long and healthy life. Thanks again Eduardo São Paulo - Brasil Name: Sue (Irisheyes) Date: 11/14/01 Your message to Yusuf Your music, from the past at least, still gives me chills. I have heard that you moved on to a new spiritual awareness, and I admire your courage for following the path that you knew was mapped out for you. It would have been so easy to move forward in the opposite direction and have money and fame, but you chose to let the Higher Power govern your life. May you be blessed in all that you live for. We had you for a brief time and thats good enough for me. Blessings Name: Milla Larsen Date: 16. nov 2001 Your message to Yusuf Thank You For Your Music... Name: gabrielle malbrough Date: 11/17/01 Your message to Yusuf thank you for the music that has been with me every day since I first heard THE FIRST CUT in a friends basement when I was a girl. Not a day goes by thatr I don't find myself humming some snippet of one of your songs, but that will always be my favorite. thank you, Gai Name: ANITA OPLINGER Date: NOVEMBER 18TH 2001 Your message to Yusuf CAT.. HEY. MY TWO YEAR OLD SON DANIEL THINKS YOU ARE THE GREATEST WE WOULD LOVE TO ONE DAY MEET YOU. LOVE AND BEST WISHES ANITA JAMES AND DANIEL OPLINGER Name: Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto Date: 22nd November Your message to Yusuf Dear Mr. Yusuf, Assalamo-Alaikum I have just gone through all the messages from different parts of world people. I really do not know about the messages. I just tried to click the website to know about the learning Arabic through the enternet. However when every body sent you the greeting for your personality who I am for not to submit the same. I would like to know about your personality thanks from Mirzapur.UP. India Name: L.Barnes Date: November.24/01 Your message to Yusuf Dear Yusuf, Your music has been my favorite since I was a young girl and my mother played it. I have continued to listen ever since. Now my 15 year old daughter has begun to love it. I often wondered how you were, where you were, and I would be saddened to think that I might not hear you sing again. Recently I watched a wonderful documentary on your life, and it brought a sense of peace to me as I saw what a beautiful path your life has taken. I realized that what you have contributed, and what you continue to contribute to the world is enough. Thank you for touching my life with peace. Name: chris milner Date: 27nov01 Your message to Yusuf Yusuf, Thank you, for being. Name: Shaheena Date: 5.12.01 Your message to Yusuf assalamu alaikum, I love your islamic songs, especially A IS FOR ALLAH. keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!! Name: Yemaya Date: Dec. 12, 2001 Your message to Yusuf Your beautiful poetry/music has given me both solace and inspiration ever since I was a teenager. I want to thank you for your gifts, which continue to enrich us each time we hear your songs. I also want to tell you that I am in the process of writing a screen-play based on a middle aged woman's spiritual connection to your songs. I would love your to have your input and approval of this project; is there a PR address where I could send an outline for you to read? I have a sense that most 21st centuary humans deeply crave a more spiritual path, but they don't understand how to do this, the movie I envision shows one woman's journey. I am sure you are a very busy person with many demands on your energy. But if you are at all interested in this project, please contact me at any time. Many blessings to you Yusuf, Yemaya e-mail lthayerg@yahoo.com Name: Shaista Abbas Date: 14/12/01 Your message to Yusuf Salaams. Wishing you a Happy Eid Mubarak, Yusuf. Name: Sherida Date: 15th  December,  2001 Your message to Yusuf Assalamu Alaikum I would just like to say that I am glad you became a Muslim. Name: marc weinberg Date: December 16th 2001 Your message to Yusuf This feels like writing to santa claus or when I put a prayer in the wailing wall... as though this will get directly to its destination.. I wanted to thank Yusuf for his songs and the messages they conveyed to me in the past 3 years. I have been profoundly changed by something deep inside the words of the lyrics and will not be able to return to who I was prior. Also I found great power in Yusuf's talk about names. Neither Cat Stevens nor Yusuf nor Dr. or Mr. is relevant. Name: Diana Date: 12/17/01 Your message to Yusuf Well, I have been recently enlightened to the music of Cat Stevens and must say that I love it. My father used to listen to you all the time. And a couple days ago on my 16th birthday he bought me your CD. As I have been long been fans of Bob Dylan,& Janis Joplin. I just wanted to say I have truly been touched by your lyrics, your music and your message. God Bless you and please play for us some more of your beautiful talent, Name: God has promised you grace, "Elizabeth Anne