Fame & The Spiritual Life | Russell Brand & Yusuf Cat Stevens
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- A clip from my #UnderTheSkin podcast with music legend Yusuf Cat Stevens!
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I was born a Muslim, raised a Christian, sold into atheism, and guided to Islam. Alhamdulillah.
What a confusing journey. If only you really soak Jesus you would have been at peace, content and assured long time ago and avoided all the heartaches and confussion.
Oreste Torres soaking Jesus means following the One true religion and not worshiping him. He’s found peace inshallah may Allah bless it with you aswell 🙏🏾
Oreste Torres that’s quite the paragraph my friend. Clearly you have been greatly misinformed about Islam and Allah. I don’t blame you for your level of ignorance truly we live in a period in time of great misinformation. However what I will not do is insult your religion. I may disagree with the teachings of Christianity but I am not one to disregard your faith and throw out petty insults. Tell me which one of us follows the true teachings of Christ again? My friend I urge you to look into the Quran and Islam with a fresh and clean mindset disregard the lies free your heart and truly ask God almighty for the truth. Let us come to terms and know that God all mighty is One he neither is begotten nor does he beget and their is nothing unlike on to him. Let us come to terms and know that Jesus Christ was indeed a mighty Prophet and Messenger sent down to the lost sheep of Israel. He is not the Son of God for God has no need for a son. I don’t think TH-cam comments is the place for such a discussion, but inshallah if you would like to have a more respectful and open dialogue I would be open to it. We may disagree sure but we will both appreciate the beliefs of the other without insulting and lying. Inshallah
@@abdallah6757 Funny you call the truth insults but I call it for what it is, truth. You know the truth will always hurt right specially when you are following a book that was written 600 years after the risen Christ walked the earth. Also if you don't want me to speak about islam and its lies then don't talk about Christians and Jesus in your corrupt counterfeit book twisting and changing the story of Jesus' death and ressurection. That's hypocrisy telling me don't talk or insult your religion while you people did it first talking about ours and to make it worse changing and creating your own version of the gospel. Jesus is not just a man or a prophet because no prophet or man is in heaven right now and one day come back and judge the world. Only God has that power and authority but you people are so blind and deceived you will eat anything satan throws on your table including that corrupt book you people follow. If islam is the true way then why are muslims coming and migrating to Christian founded nations. If its so great why are muslims fleeing their sharia based nation. The fact is that its not. Freedom and truth can inly be found in Christinity and Christian countries like America. Deny that then you're a fool. Religion of peace? Just go to the middle east and witness what this religion brought to its people and opposing views. Death! That's its fruit. You morons can't even get along with each other. Its not an insult. It's the truth!
Oreste Torres ah yes blessed is the Truth. No prophet has ever claimed the trinity. Not Abraham not Jesus not Mohamed not Noah not Moses not Jacob or John the Baptist not Joseph nor Jonas not David or Soloman and the list goes on. You say The Quran was brought down 600 years after Christ and this somehow makes Islam a false religion tell me what was the timeline between Moses and Jesus peace and blessings be upon them both? I’d say a lot more than 600 for sure. That’s a very flawed way of looking at it. You also say your a man of truth yet all you have written down is false information. Lies and more lies. The devil Certainly has one of us fooled. Here’s another truth for you since you claim to call it like it is lol. Every soul shall taste death than all is revealed so regardless of wether we agree or not in matters of faith at least we can both agree on that Alxamdulilah. As far as Middle Eastern countries and political wars go I gotta ask have you actually ever set foot in a middle eastern country? Like really have you. If so I find it hard to believe because your perception is greatly flawed. The images the media displays is not true. Sure there are places today that are torn apart by civil unrest and war, famine and other great tragedies but you sound like a smart person I’m sure you know that. Also you do realize most of the western countries your saying ppl are fleeing to are secular states right? The US and Europe are not Christian nations as you so elegantly put. They do have Christian origins yes but they didn’t become what they are today because of the Bible lol rather it’s because of man made lawns such as the constitution and the likes. Look I get it you’ve been fed a load of crap about Islam and you really think you’re on the right path. As I said earlier I urge you to look into the religion without the negative perceptions you harbor towards it. I would love to have an open dialogue as this back and forth is truly pointless. We can at least learn from each other. You might not convert because God guides whom he wills but you would have greater appreciation for a faith that is 1.8 billion people strong around the world. Inshallah let’s talk if you truly care about the truth as you say you have nothing to lose or worry about. What do you say?
I love how he says that the Qur’an points us back to the signs all around us of God’s love. That is the beauty of Islam.
The way Russell shows so much respect allowing Yusuf to explain his views is very much missing in our social media arena. How refreshing to hear a decent conversation between a Muslim and a non Muslim.
Marsha'Allah
@Smoke Me A Kipper Every spiritual tradition on earth is against squandering the human libido / sexual energy - this is not something exclusive to any one religion.
Masculinity/femininity is a spectrum - sometimes there are males with dominant feminine energy and females with dominant male energy and this is part of the beauty of diversity in God's creation.
No one is placing a restriction on love - but limits are placed on the direction of sexual energy as it is the life force / sacred. Sodomy is illegal as it is unnatural to expel the life force/seed into a passage of excretion/waste.
The sexual act / union of male/female is in essence a spiritual act (touching the tree of life).
It is wrong to assume every male with dominant female energy is a sodomite/anti-natalist.
Smoke Me A Kipper Here is a book you can read about true Muslims who lectured their Allied officers during the first world wars about the rights of the prisoners of war.
“Captured prisoners of war should be taken to a place that has been prepared for them, they should not harm them or torture them with beatings, deprive them of food and water, leave them out in the sun or the cold, burn them with fire, or put covers over their mouths, ears and eyes and put them in cages like animals. Rather they should treat them with kindness and mercy and feed them well.”
Not all Muslims believe in taking away human rights - even when they were in the middle of a war.
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You can see in the image both Christians and Muslims praying together in the middle of a war - and people today can’t get our act together outside of war time to show respect and humanity to each other?
@@SoulofSpeech nice
@Smoke Me A Kipper
Polygamy is banned in a lot of Western countries, and those who are found as repeate offenders can be jailed. So how exactly is the more tolerance?
Secondly, Islam does not impinge in the private lives of Homosexuals. Somthing that the link you posted does not mention. Islamic countries have laws, and even they are only done in public such as sexual indecency is when the law can punish, just as one may do Polygamy in secret, the law can't punish anyone. Its very simple if you want to live a different moral life you can go live in the West. In fact that's what westerners tell Muslims. If you dont accept the law of the land, then go live in a Islamic country. Its that simple.
I reverted to Islam 17 years ago. Alhumdillah. My 17th Ramadan day one as of today. I am truly grateful.
Bless you, you are on the right track😊Here is what happened 2 weeks ago (may 2023); I was in a hospital in Tokyo where I live. I saw a Japanese lady who just passed away 5 minutes ago. Surprisingly, she had a little smile on her face! which was unusual to her Japanese relatives and friends, but she actually converted to Islam a few years ago and died while listening to Quran!! Later on, In her funeral (6 days after her death) she had a bigger smile and her skin was absolutely normal an pinkish as if she is just asleep!!! Even her buddhist friends said (this is a miracle!!!!). Thus, I assure you you are on the right path. just keep praying 5 times a day and don’t worry about a thing! Allah is taking good care of us, here and in the hereafte Insha Allah 🌿🌿
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.
Wow thank you for this, very powerful last couple of sentences.
Beautifully written.
this was so beautifully said and wonderful to read ❤
Alhumdulilah sister may you lead a Nobel life and throw good seeds in front of your path, and spread goodness on the Earth and receive the bounties of heaven and earth inshallah ❤❤ God bless!
SubhanAllah that was the most beautiful story I’ve ever read. Alhamdulillah you’re guided, sister, congratulations.
I’m going to read the Quran now!
This has opened up my eyes 👀
Please let me know how you find it 💙
If your sincere to find the truth ask God to guide you
Wow, Yes please do, Just Say, Oh God , If the Quran is your book please guid me to it, the Quran came to correct all the unacceptable stories about prophets, In Quran prophets never do adultery , they never lie ,they are the most pure human ever,Please Read the real story of the birth of Jesus as a prophetnot the son of God in (SURA MAAEDA) and (SURA AL OMRAN), Every part of the Quran is telling you Think, Watch, Meditate, listen to your mind and heart, In Islam every single question is answered ,its soooo clear, there is no mystery.
May Allah bless your efforts richly 🤍
Whatever you decide to do thereafter, you have my utmost respect for actually taking the step to find out for yourself. I only wish more people did the same...not just about Islam by the way but about anything they don’t know.
I was raised Christian but Allah guided me I wake up every day thankful for everything he has done
WA ALLAH HU AKBAR. LA'HOWLAH LA QUWWATA ILLAH BILLAH AL ATHEEM, AMEEN!
Smoke Me A Kipper ignorance is bliss.. instead of mocking something you know nothing about maybe you should try to learn about it.Than critique it with intelligence.
You were born a Muslim. Raised a Christian and you returned to Islam. No one is born a Christian from the Islamic perspective.
@@simonkaggwanjala
Agreed, All are born in a state of Fitra: In Soorah Al-A'raaf, Verses 172-173; ALLAH explained that when He created Adam, He caused all of Adam's descendants to come into existence and took a pledge from them saying, Am I not your Lord? To which they all replied, " Yes, we testify to It:'
ALLAH then explained why He had all of mankind bear witness that He is their creator and only true God worthy of worship. He said, "That was In case you (mankind) should say on the day of Resurrection, "Verily we were unaware of all this." That is to say, we had no idea that You ALLAH, were our God. No one told us that we were only supposed to worship You alone. ALLAH went on to explain That it was also In case you should say, "Certainly It was our ancestors who made partners (With ALLAH) and we are only their descendants; will You then destroy us for what those liars did?" Thus, every child is born with a natural belief in ALLAH and an inborn inclination to worship Him alone called in Arabic the "Fitrah".
If the child were left alone, he would worship ALLAH in his own way, but all children are affected by those things around them, seen or unseen.
The Prophet (PBUH) reported that ALLAH said, "I created my servants in the right religion but devils made them go astray". The Prophet (PBUH) also said, "Each child is born in a state of "Fitrah", then his parents make him a Jew, Christian or a Zoroastrian, the way an animal gives birth to a normal offspring. (Collected by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).
@Smoke Me A Kipper LMMFAO 🤣🤣🤣. Oooooh, You're one of those trolls that bait people in to pointless debates, while all along hiding behind the anonymity of the the internet (i.e. internet gangster) sorry, next, it ain't me, I'm not bothered in the least by any silliness your little mind can contrive, sooooo, there's that 🤷🏾♂️. IN SHA ALLAH, you are welcome to respond with more of your sophomoric banter, have at it champ 😉. Make a mockery of my Lord, my Prophet and my way of life, if that's what tickle your fancy, I'm good👌🏾
Grew up a Christian, attended Christian schooling whilst living in a Christian society, I always had a yearning/connection for God as a kid and a teenager and even as an adult. Now I'm a Muslim, I believe it's the truth and it is such a beautiful religion, Muhammad (peace be upon him) is Gods final messenger
@@jamesfairbanks9798
Really... he doesn't know
@Denzo Dridz Hey little man, why don't you go read what's written in koran and then come back to debate. By calling people names ain't going to help you.
@Denzo Dridz Nope, just a truth teller. Read the dang thing and see for yourself what's written it. Anyone who believes in or practices this religion is the hater. I didn't write the hate that's in koran. Read it and see.
@Denzo Dridz Again, hate is baked into koran so how can someone trying to educate others against it be the hater? You need to go study logic!
@Denzo Dridz You couldn't demolish a subway sandwich, so go read your koran and remain ignorant just like the rest of your brethren.
I connect with what Yusuf (Cat Stevens) shared. Like him, I asked for signs from Allah (swt) and He spoke to me through the Quran. Alhamdulillah, since then, I've been a revert for 6 years now. ❤️ Thanks Russell for being such an open-minded person to host this interview.
Ohh, I remember watching your akad video. Love the tok kadi explanation in there.
Alhamdullah
ALL RELIGION IS NONSENSE. God maybe but religion no. The Koran and he pauses, is like all other holy books, made up.
Alhamdulilaah ☝🏾🤲🏾
Bless you, you are on the right track😊Here is what happened 2 weeks ago (may 2023); I was in a hospital in Tokyo where I live. I saw a Japanese lady who just passed away 5 minutes ago. Surprisingly, she had a little smile on her face! which was unusual to her Japanese relatives and friends, but she actually converted to Islam a few years ago and died while listening to Quran!! Later on, In her funeral (6 days after her death) she had a bigger smile and her skin was absolutely normal an pinkish as if she is just asleep!!! Even her buddhist friends said (this is a miracle!!!!). Thus, I assure you you are on the right path. just keep praying 5 times a day and don’t worry about a thing! Allah is taking good care of us, here and in the hereafte Insha Allah 🌿🌿
This is how interviews should be, respectful and meaningful.
I am going to read quran. May be islam is not as bad as media has us believe.
Hi sam...u should...if ur interested I'd be more than happy to send u some sites for u to understand islam
Please. Do yourself a great favor, read Quran. Thank you.
Never allow the media to educate you - it is sheer poison! Do your own research and it will open up your heart and mind.
Islam is the truth bro,
My gentle respect to the others too,
I promise to you my brother you will never regret your decision.
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
I learned that song at aged 6. I fell in love with it. I worship Jesus and feel this song fits in with that.
He wrote and recorded the music you are so fond of BEFORE he became muslim.
Fact.
Are you ok with him endorsing the murder of author Salman Rushdie?
He didn't write Morning has Broken it was already a hymn...Google is a useful tool 😊
I’ve never seen Russel so intrigued… no bants, no quips, nothing- he’s actually speechless!
Yeah, because that's just another level of thinking reached by Yosef and Russell couldn't get what Yosef is saying because he is still referring to his references of faith that's no match to Islam. To be able to really understand it he will become Muslim
He’s afraid to appear “phobic”
It's very rare to see a non Muslim silent and listen to a Muslim talking about his religion, people freak out when they hear word Islam or Qur'an before even give it a chance to know about it.
@Dhuku 10 i would say: sometimes*
Because it all depends on the person you are talking to
What verse could you offer to invite a non Muslim to read the Quran?
@@thevillageofnod search the letter that muhammad wrote to Christians and you will see how peaceful and respectful our religion is..
@Dhuku 10 this is my point exactly... I am looking for an appealing reason to read it. What does the Quran say to me? Anything to call me there? Just saying read the whole thing and be scientific... why would I do that?
Umm, ok, well, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth and the life. Take up your cross and follow me". I know his voice. He is my husband and my shepherd. I don't hear this other prophet, he doesn't speak to me
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.
Kim AbuNuh can you tell me please what translation of the Quran I should add to me library? I really want to read it.
@@MM-dv9hp Peace upon you, here you go, this is a very good website offering online Holy Quran translations and gives you similar experience like reading from an actual book, you can even play audio from different reciters quran.ksu.edu.sa/index.php?l=en#aya=1_5&m=hafs&qaree=banna&trans=en_sh
If you prefer a simpler view, I would recommend this one quran.com/1
To get an actual book then go for this webstore www.islamicbookstore.com/13421.html or visit any nearby Mosque and I am sure they will give you one.
Please do not hesitate to reply if you have any question or need any explanation. May Allah bless you and guide you to the truth.
@@islamyusuf703 Awww. Thank you for your reply...Wow. I am just starting to explore. The links you provided are wonderful. Thank you again...Peace upon you as well.
@@MM-dv9hp May Allah guide you. I undertook the same journey as you and finally Submitted to God and became Muslim over 15 years ago and found the peace I'd always been looking or in the wrong places. My life has never been better and I thank God for guiding me and pray He guides you. Any assistance you need dont be afraid to ask. Also sincerely make dua (supplicate) God and ask Him to guide you to His way. Look forward to welcoming you to Islam in sha Allah sister.
May Allah bless you and keep you steadfast and guide Russell. Ameen
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.
congrats Waj N, may Allah keep you steadfast.
May Allah make it easy for you. May Allah erase your sins. May Allah reward you with mountains of hasanaat. May Allah guide you and keep you steadfast in your religion, ameen!
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All the best for your journey
That verse brother Yusuf mentioned talking about a storm in the middle of the sea is astounding. People turn to Allah in hard times but most of them return to their wrong ways when Allah saves them!
Never understood that verse until recently but it'e sad how Allah mentions it repeatedly in the Quran. In one verse he says they walk away as if they never called on us for help and then as yusuf mentions they say it was a coincidence and no big deal. Not even the slightest credit is given. The arrogance is astounding indeed
Bless you, you are on the right track😊Here is what happened 2 weeks ago (may 2023); I was in a hospital in Tokyo where I live. I saw a Japanese lady who just passed away 5 minutes ago. Surprisingly, she had a little smile on her face! which was unusual to her Japanese relatives and friends, but she actually converted to Islam a few years ago and died while listening to Quran!! Later on, In her funeral (6 days after her death) she had a bigger smile and her skin was absolutely normal an pinkish as if she is just asleep!!! Even her buddhist friends said (this is a miracle!!!!). Thus, I assure you you are on the right path. just keep praying 5 times a day and don’t worry about a thing! Allah is taking good care of us, here and in the hereafte Insha Allah 🌿🌿
Goosebumps and tears. Islam is peace.
same... yes islam is something beautiful beyond this world
It’s submission not “peace”. You would think being a follower you would know that.
@@imrandma islam brings inner peace. arrogance doesnt...
imrandma *ISLAM IS A RELIGION OF PEACE* ❤️
@@olabay6268 lol
Beautiful interview.
Mashaallah
vl2 how very creative of you come and collect your lemonade and golden star sticker
vl2
Well I’m not a walking advert for L’Oréal so I can agree somewhat.... the time you have invested to type back contradicts what you say
Lets hope Russell gets guided to islam one day inshallah
Glad he isnt a wahhabi like you
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!
I was around 25 when he converted to Islam. 45 years later, when I converted to Islam, he was the first convert I thought of. Alhamdulillah I'm so happy to be a Muslim.
Did you convert to Islam at 70 years old my brother? If so, ALLAHU AKBAR. Mashallah, Allah had a bigger plan for you than me. Mashallah mashallah.
It's something iv been drawn too. Brought up Catholic , a bad one, lived a life of sin. I'm a sinner and I'm truly sorry. Been reading Koran. I think it's a good guide to Life in some respects. This has been over about 15 years. Just wanted to shout that out. I'm 44. A bit lost.
@@kupus6622 I read your comment and I cd relate to it. Rxcept I wasn't raised Catholic, so S.I.N. does not plague me. I used to study the Qur'aan. Do you have a favorite surah or ayat? I haven't read it in over 7 years now.
@@kupus6622 Catholic rituals can turn many off. The confessing of sins to a mere man - needing to call him father. Plus their focus is on Mary, and the Pope.. Read Jesus words. Take care.
@@kupus6622 hello kupus I would advise you to read the Quran with an open mind and heart and I promise you will cry non stop and it will change your life. We welcome you to Islam ☪️
I'm Brother Abd Al Hakeem born Muslim , raised Christian and came back to Allah Ameen
Alhamdulillah..😊
Welcome back brother!
Dr. Gary Miller explains how Muslims follow Jesus better than the Christians;
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1. Jesus taught that there is only One God and Only God should be worshipped as taught in Deut 6:4, Mark 12:29.
Muslims also believe this as taught in the Qur’an verse 4:171.
2. Jesus didn’t eat pork as taught in Leviticus 11:7, and neither do Muslims as taught in the Qur’an verse 6:145.
3. Jesus greeted with the words “as salaamualaikum” (Peace be with you) in John 20:21. Muslims also greet each other this way.
4. Jesus always said “God Willing” (inshallah), Muslims say this too before doing anything as taught in the Qur’an verses 18:23-24.
5. Jesus washed his face, hands, and feet before praying. The Muslims do the same.
6. Jesus and other prophets of the Bible offerd prayer with their head to the ground (see Matthew 26:39). Muslims do too as taught in the Qur’an verse 3:43.
7. Jesus had beard and wore a throbe. It is Sunnah for Muslim men to do the same.
8. Jesus followed the law and believed in all the prophets, (see Matthew 5:17). Muslims do too as taught in the Qur’an
verses 3:84, and 2:285.
9. Jesus’ mother Maryam dressed modestly by fully covering her body and wearing a headscarf (hijab) as found in 1 Timothy 2:9, Genesis 24:64-65, and Corinthians 11:6. Muslim women modestly dress the same as taught in the Qur’an verse 33:59.
10. Jesus and other prophets of the Bible fasting up to 40 days (see Exodus 34:28, Daniel 10:2-6, Kings 19:8, and Matthew 4:1- Muslims do so also during the month of Ramadan. Muslims are required to fast the full obligatory 30 days (see Qur’an 2:183), and others take it a step further by fasting an additional 6 days to increase their rewards.
11. Jesus taught to say “Peace to this house” when entering it (see Luke 10:5), and to also greet the people in the house with “peace be unto you”. Muslims do exactly what Jesus did and taught. When we enter our homes and the homes of others we say “Bismillah” and also greet with "as salaamu alaikum” (peace be upon you) as taught in the Qur’an verse 24:61.
12. Jesus was circumcised. Circumcision is 1 of the 5 fitrah in Islam, so Muslim men are required to be circumcised. According to the Bible in Luke 2:21, Jesus was eight days old when he was circumcised. In the Torah, Allah/God stated to the Prophet Abraham that it is an “Everlasting covenant” (see Genesis 17:13). In the Qur’an verse 16:123 Muslims are required to follow the religion of Abraham. The Prophet Muhammad said, “The Prophet Abraham circumcised himself when he was eighty years old.”
13. Jesus spoke aramaic and called God ”Elah”, which is pronounced the same as “Allah”. Aramaic is an ancient, Biblical language. It is one of the Semitic languages that also include Hebrew, Arabic, Ethiopic and the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian language of Akkadian.
The Aramaic ”Elah” and the Arabic “Allah” are the same.
The Aramaic “Elah” is derived from the Arabic “Allah”, and it means “GOD”. “Allah” in Arabic also means ”GOD”, the Supreme GOD Almighty. You can easily see the similarity in their pronunciation so this concludes that the God of Jesus is also the God of the Muslims, of all mankind, and all that exist.
Alhamdullillah
Ameen. Mashallah Alhamdulilla
I was a stubborn boy. Grow up in a rich family in Fiji. My parents took me to a island. I left them went around the Island alone. I started kicking the Ocean 🌊 water. Suddenly a big wave came pull me. I put my hand in the sand. I was still moving towards the ocean. I grab onto a big rock. I turn around & look back. I knew if I let go I would drown. I let go & I said if there is a God Please save me. I promise I would do good deeds on 🌍 earth. The wave pushed me to shores. I crawl till I felt safe away from the ocean. Turn around set & said Who created this ocean. I studied all major faith, Jewish, Hindu, christian. I sincerely wanted to be a christian. In the Last I studied Islam. Where in the start I felt really burned the saying of God about other faith. Then further I read Quran, it all made sense. I had to talk to myself, should I became christian & ignore the truth. Or should I become Muslim. Follow the final words of God. I choose to be MUSLIM. I sacrifice all I wanted to be, a singer, drinker, dancing, actor. I choose to be a worker, a worshipper of God.
You were brave to follow your truth
MasahAllah.
You chose the path of truth, may Allah Tala the Granter of all things, reward you with good in this world and the here after, ameen.
Fathia Ak Thank you. There is no Gods but God. Muhammad (s.a.w)is his last messenger.
Really Appreciate it. Jazaak Allahu Khairan
@@AA-ps7bm ameen
Live quietly and with a smile be patient because this is just temporary Allah will take u to ur beautiful home when all of this bullshit is over and u will know it was always and always worth it........ Insha Allah ur loved ones will follow ur path.
I'm a Jew who has been hired to entertain annually at a Muslim school. I have never seen such respectful, genuine kids - they are very supportive of each other, no cruelty or toxic rivalry. The people who teach and run the school are also gentle, generous souls. I have nothing but respect for my Muslim brothers. And I have always loved Yusuf/Cat's music.
Have you ever read the Quran hubba?
Are you ok with him endorsing the murder of author Salman Rushdie?
Having respect for all religions .You become part of the family for that day even if your not of the religion.
I invite you to Islam, have you read the Quran?
Peace and blessings
I used to think Russell Brand was just a comedian but now I know he's an intelligent man.
Same here.
Your comment makes absolutely no sense. Comedians are precisely some of the most intelligent people in this society, which is why a good comedian engages in social commentary, which is what real comedy actually is. There is no such a thing as “just a comedian”. A good comedian is an intellectual giant.
Good comedians are probably the most intelligent human beings. They observe the very depths of things, in order to imitate or make fun of them.
If only more people had the skills and perspective of some of our comedians.
I became Muslim aged 20, now aged 43 haven't looked back a beautiful religion.
@Ummer Farooq wat are you saying?
@Ummer Farooq why should i don't you know what you mean and need me to study so i can teach you 🤣🤣
@Ummer Farooq wouw you don't have nothing to say so you try to be smart 🤣🤣🤣🤣your a joke that has nothing to say
Mashaa Allah
@@priqito what do you know about Islam?
I respect Russell a lot due to his questioning nature. I pray that Allah guides Russell to Islam.
Russell is teaching towards his own spiritual awakening a path that is his own . He dose not have to be converted to anything . A Muslim friend of mine said to see the Devine beauty of God in everything we do is makes you my brother as much as if you has converted .
Russel mixes traditions from lots of different RELIGIONS and cultural practices / innovations
theviker muslims believe in “siblings” in humanity and then family in faith. Muslims have to respect and treat everyone with fair amounts of love and kindness unless in a situation of war/attack .... eg someone attacking your family ... a Muslim has a duty to defend and protect.
Muslims do have a priority to support those who agree and voice that their is only one creator but would help anyone who they could that needed it
Aameen
Ameen...👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽
This man was such a part of my childhood. His music the soundtrack to my holidays and downtime. Such a gift. I think music impacts the soul greatly
“We will show them our Signs in the Universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this ( Quran ) is the truth “ ( Fussilat) 41:53
This popped into my feed, a pleasant surprise to be sure.
Born into a Christian family, then became an atheist during high school and college, and now I'm a Muslim :)
May Allah guide Russell to Islam ameen
Ameen Ya Rabbi ❤️🕊
Brother Abdul-Hakeem. Amin ya Hayyu ya Qayyum. You could tell for the longest time Russell is searching. He has doubts, with doubts comes affirmation, in Sha Allah.
Amin Ya Rabb
Amiin
Salam aleikoem Brother, im really curious about your story. How did you go from being an atheist to being Muslim? If you would like to share please. I always have an interest for these stories. May Allah reward you with mountains of hasanaat, ameen!
I enjoyed it very much. I’m revert too.
MashAllah
I was born a Muslim, raised as a Muslim, studied in the best Islamic university in my country, and suddenly I didn't practice it for years.
But last year I came back to Islam because of people I hang out with, Islamophobia and those haters.
They made me open The Quran again, and alhamdulillah I pray 5x until today.
I wish I could wear hijab ASAP.
Alhamdulillah sist. May Allah guide us 😊
@@nurhazz0999 Allah SWT will always guide us. ☺
Inshallah.
Alhamdulillah welcome back ya akhi. Happy for you.
Sis wear it, its a beautiful garment and an honour, if you wear it the way Allah told us to, its so easy. Its us that make it hard and change it up and make it hard.
One of the things that always intrigued me about Yusuf's music is that the songs felt like a combination of searching and celebration. I was so happy for him when he found Islam was right for him!
What a great ambassador for Islam in a time when the faith is being unjustly bashed left right and centre. 💚
@vl2 Sounds like a great great humble man to me, Jesus loves you and would not want you to spew hateful lies just cause this man is of different faith.
@vl2 You are ignorant. Read a book on him and stop following tabloud headlines. He is the greatest man to walk on Earth. No one has come close to his achievements and contribution to humanity.
@vl2 Very constructive response mate
I can send you a copy of Quran if you want
cup cake Jazaaka Allahu Khayran. I actually teach Qur’anic Arabic.
Yusuf has such a calming voice and in my opinion he looks really zen
I'd love to see more interviews with him
@David Mack that's not true.
David Mack you obviously enjoy talking of things you have no clue about. Study a bit and come back with your comments.
There are levels. Yusuf had to chose Islam, he was not born with it. He left fame for God.
What a beautiful human being. The way he speaks about God is breathtaking.
I am a Christian. My relationship with God is a powerful one. It wasn’t until I relinquished my control and asked God to guide me and I would obey. It matters not your religion,it’s the relationship.
yes Islam is a pure and direct relationship with GOD ( Allah).
Jesus Christ is a Prophet and Messenger of God Almighty in the Quran!
Religion is a way of life and it does matter. on death the results will be posted and we will have good and bad and bittersweet endings
@Mcgilead Mcgilead, stop watching too much CNN!
@Mcgilead Mcgilead, Jesus was none but a servant of God
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.
I bet 🕯️💟🕯️💟🕯️💟🕯️💟
Peace be upon you, brother or sister. I too am very excited for Russell to receive the full message of Islam, and for him to perceive the profound evidences within the Qur'an, and the life of Prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace. Russell already has abstention from substances, and other immoral habits. Peace be upon you once again.
Islam has more rules and rituals than any religion I can think of. They even tell you how many times to pray, which direction to pray (which is strangely to Saudi Arabia) and you have to follow a praying routine. I dont understand Yusef's point. I have an issue with all the hate that comes out of Islam, the treatment of non-muslims, the treatment of women and the extreme violence.
@@tubester4567 You see it as a stringent set of rules, but we see it as a liberating and complete way of life. Muslims pray five times a day which might sound taxing, but it's our chance to connect with our Creator and disconnect from the material, two-dimensional nature of this world. The prayer is linked to the rising and setting of the sun, like many religious rituals which are as ancient as mankind itself. Just look at what those druids get up to in Stonehenge during the summer solstice!
In the prayer, our bodies and souls are connected, and the prayer (salah, which literally means "connection" in Arabic) reflects this as we prostrate and press our heads to the Earth. Also, we don't face "Saudi Arabia" but rather the Ka'aba which is in Mecca, so that as an Ummah ("nation") we are all united and facing the same direction. But as the Qur'an also insists that "To God belongs the East and West" and also, "Wherever you turn, there is the Face of God".
I don't wish to debate or argue but I just wanted to shed some light on a few misconceptions I read in your comment.
@@30251 Thats Ok, I support your right for religious freedom even though Im an atheist. If Islam has answers why do they have the death penalty for apostasy? Why do they force their beliefs so much and force people to follow rules with the threat of violence?
Many secular bloggers are being murdered in Islamic countries. I think if you have a real truth, you dont need to threaten or force people to follow, or kill them for leaving.
He’s such a gentle man.
Who? Yusuf, yes. He is a gentleman... Brand - twat. Listen to his older pro communist garbage
A gentle man who wanted to have Salman Rushdie killed for having written a book. Strange definition of gentle you have
@nikto45 He's obviously grown up and chilled out a lot since then, thats the thing
@nikto45 Islam is the religion of non tolerance, kill the non believers. They are all good at marketing their religion of love of god , but how to promote that religion with force of the sword and raping and killing. I’m not saying christians aren’t at war and didn’t rape and kill but our religion did not promote that. Islam clearly promotes it.
@@stellau3028 different toilet, same 💩
I reverted from Christianity to Islam and took my Shehada in March 2021 after searching for Islam for just over 2 decades. These words mean so much to me.
“Ashadu an la ilaha illa illa-ilah, wa ashadu anna muhammadan rasul ullah.” Translation: “There is no God but God (Allah - i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” 🙏 Best decision of my life alhamdulliah 🙏
It is truly beautiful when suddenly something inside of one recognizes a now moment that has something special within it...the sudden overwhelming beauty of a golden sunset in a setting of exquisite total perfection and the realization of how blessed and humbly fortunate that God chose us to witness this...a combination of unique circumstances that will never ever be repeated again ...these things we will remember forever...Ty much gratitude for this
I love how attentivly Russell listens to Yusuf, may Allah help him and lead him through the same path.
@vl2 only Allah knows.
@vl2 Allah may lead you to the right way of thinking too.
@vl2 you either submit to your ego, your desires or whatever or you submit to Allah. that is organic, that is in you. You can't escape.
Ameen..🤲
@vl2 I'll give it to you, you made me laugh, why is it that Muslims are so respectful in the comments and the non-Muslims are just rude and resentful?
His feelings for Surah Yusuf (the story of Prophet Joseph) are absolutely relatable. Surah Yusuf helped me get through the toughest time of my life and also transformed my thinking although I was born Muslim.
You should check out Nouman Ali Khan's lectures about Surah Yusuf ayah by ayah! Mindblowing content 😊 Salam from Albania 🇦🇱
Everyday I am thankful to be a Muslim. Alhamdulillah
th-cam.com/video/k6v3b9uPT38/w-d-xo.html
Allhumdullilah
@Messy 0121 that's what i thought when i read the quran.
@Messy 0121 are you talking about me or muhammmad oh the irony 😂🤣😅
@Messy 0121 did your prophet have the ability to read? 😅
Two of the most wonderful artists and people in the history of pop culture.
He's so sweetly passionate in his belief; it's lovely to see someone who's not cynical.
"Sweetly passionate" yes, so much so he wanted Salman Rushdie to die, I suggest you look that one up
@@johndoderino2609 He is so past that. Would you say you never had any dark or rebellious era in your life? You probably have had (or may still have) a view to want certain community members killed. You know like to eliminate certain brown people or particular faith communities members?
@@amaan8123 No, can't say I ever wanted people to die, always been anti capital punishment so not even for the most heinous crimes, let alone for the "crime" of writing an "offensive" book! Anyways, good to hear he has evolved in his position if that is the case
@@johndoderino2609 Oh yeah sure, you were super quick to tell someone "to look that up" regarding a few second words from him from the 80s but now you're like "good to hear he has evolved in that position if that is the case". Are you being honest or dishonest? You never saw or didn't know the 99.999% of the rest of good Cat Stevens does in public? Perhaps if you yourself had evolved from being an as*hole to a decent human, you would have seen who Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam is and what he mostly does. Thanks for reading...
In order to effectively experience the changes from affirmation, two conditions must be in place:
The first condition is to eliminate your internal resistance to affirmation. This was covered in the previous video. If you haven't seen it yet, keep watching this video for now and then watch the previous one.
The second condition is a ‘step - by - step’ approach. In other words, you have to make affirmations that are phased out.
No matter how much of your internal resistance to affirmation may have been diminished, negative thoughts and feelings can still remain.
And most critically, they can interfere with your affirmations.
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!
Humbled by your honesty. Thanks for the comment 👍🏽
I love ,lose your religion to find God.
Most people need God in their life. Glad you finally came to this understanding. Peace 🙏🙏🙏
@vl2 And you are his secret admirer, always watch his video.
Lose your religion to find God how beautiful your soul is to see this
Russel brand should do more interviews like this one. It's interesting to know another persons journey to Islam and what islam is all about.
Looking forward to an interview with Mufti menk or any other representative of Islam❤
Yeah its kind of cool, cause I feel a lot of the time he's interviewing people who are not maybe so interested in the spiritual journey which is cool too, but its nice to see the other side of the coin
I admire Russell for never interrupting him when he was talking!
I became muslim too .7 years ago! Best decision ever!
Alhamdulillah
Alhamulillah
Hamdulilah welcome.
I left islam when i was 23 best decision of my life, never returning to such backward poison ever again.
Dutch?
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]
prophet Muhammad SAW read this before sleep every night for good reason. Subhanallah such beautiful calming versus.
My favourite Surah.
Shella Hussain same and Surah Rahman, too. It brings me to tears!
Surah Al Mulk.... Makes me ponder on. This planet is just a temporary home we'll all depart from here .
@@youngman61564 May Allah make our depart in the light of his pure oneness and that Muhaamad is his messenger
I was confused, about religion, about spiritual subjects. Then I’ve reading into it and islam gave me a instruction in life, what to aspect and warmth
Try Christianity. There’s no guarantee of Heaven in Islam. Allah does not think to pay for our sins. In Christianity God becomes a man (Jesus) and lives perfectly under His own law. The wages for sin is death, yet Christ, with no sin, was put to death. This cancelled the debt we owed to God and satisfied His wrath (Yes, wrath because God hates sin) but He dealt with it on the cross making a way for us. In Islam your ticket to the afterlife (the good one) is based on if you’re good enough… in Christianity your ‘ticket’ to heaven is based on what Jesus did… he paid the price and all you need to do is believe that he did (Romans 10:9-13, Ephesians 2:8-10)
@@MultiAustin86 no sane person would read this and go ahh yeas this is the one. Cmon man you seem los may Allah guide you
@@MultiAustin86 Why would God need to pay himself for your sins? God does not need to kill himself to forgive us. We repent he forgives. God is just and merciful, he does not sacrifice innocent humans like Jesus AS for our sins.
I'm happy for Yusuf and love how he explains his journey of enlightenment, he is giving back to God saying God is everywhere , his love for us is always every second of our day.
Yusuf sounds very calming and at peace. Very interesting and spiritual episode.
vl2 Islamophobe,
Next time don’t click on a video just to hate.
That’s a stupid thing to do.
@vl2 what are you on then? Sounds like your whole life burns on hate???
@vl2 why do you have so much hate???
The key is “Read the Qur’an” and you will find out “The true Islam.”
Must read the Exegeses as well. Reading the Qur'ran alone can be confusing for some.
Also, reading Authentic Hadiths is quite important, as well.
Salaam to you and to all.
Read the Hadiths and find the real Islam.
@rein rein
Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah married me when I was six years old. Then we came to Al-Madinah and settled among Banu Harith bin Khazraj. I became ill and my hair fell out, then it grew back and became abundant. My mother Umm Ruman came to me while I was on an Urjuhah with some of my friends, and called for me. I went to her, and I did not know what she wanted. She took me by the hand and made me stand at the door of the house, and I was panting. When I got my breath back, she took some water and wiped my face and head, and led me into the house. There were some woman of the Ansar inside the house, and they said: 'With blessings and good fortune (from Allah).' (My mother) handed me over to them and they tidied me up. And suddenly I saw the Messenger of Allah in the morning. And she handed me over to him and I was at that time, nine years old.”
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ تَزَوَّجَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَأَنَا بِنْتُ سِتِّ سِنِينَ فَقَدِمْنَا الْمَدِينَةَ فَنَزَلْنَا فِي بَنِي الْحَارِثِ بْنِ الْخَزْرَجِ فَوُعِكْتُ فَتَمَرَّقَ شَعَرِي حَتَّى وَفَى لَهُ جُمَيْمَةٌ فَأَتَتْنِي أُمِّي أُمُّ رُومَانَ وَإِنِّي لَفِي أُرْجُوحَةٍ وَمَعِي صَوَاحِبَاتٌ لِي فَصَرَخَتْ بِي فَأَتَيْتُهَا وَمَا أَدْرِي مَا تُرِيدُ فَأَخَذَتْ بِيَدِي فَأَوْقَفَتْنِي عَلَى بَابِ الدَّارِ وَإِنِّي لأَنْهَجُ حَتَّى سَكَنَ بَعْضُ نَفَسِي ثُمَّ أَخَذَتْ شَيْئًا مِنْ مَاءٍ فَمَسَحَتْ بِهِ عَلَى وَجْهِي وَرَأْسِي ثُمَّ أَدْخَلَتْنِي الدَّارَ فَإِذَا نِسْوَةٌ مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ فِي بَيْتٍ فَقُلْنَ عَلَى الْخَيْرِ وَالْبَرَكَةِ وَعَلَى خَيْرِ طَائِرٍ . فَأَسْلَمَتْنِي إِلَيْهِنَّ فَأَصْلَحْنَ مِنْ شَأْنِي فَلَمْ يَرُعْنِي إِلاَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ضُحًى . فَأَسْلَمَتْنِي إِلَيْهِ وَأَنَا يَوْمَئِذٍ بِنْتُ تِسْعِ سِنِينَ .
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
English reference : Vol. 3, Book 9, Hadith 1876Arabic reference : Book 9, Hadith 1950
Robert Son of Adam , Allah is the Most Wise and the All Knowing.
Perfect! People always know about Islam from Muslims and/or media.
If someone really wants to know about Islām they should know about it from the source, that is The Qur'ān and The Ḥadīth of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.
Cat Steven's was the voice and song for my generation
You let us down when you left us
I am a Christian but loved this guys music!
He was truly guided, may Allah bless him.
Ameen :)
Amen🙏🏽🙏🏽
@David Mack Muhammad ﷺ had many miracles including healing others. A prophet in islam can never be a lowley person like in christianity. Prophet's are infallible totally perfect humans, the highest of all of Gods creations.
@David Mack wow complete ignorance. His miracles are in the hadith not quran and there's plenty of them. Thats exactly what I said the biblical narrative of prophets shows them as very lowley humans how can you even trust a word any prophet says if you believe he's capable of being wrong. To muslims prophet's are sinless and perfect so their message calling to God is perfect. Ending this here since I already know your bias is extremely heavy.
@David Mack Everyone is alllowwd to have their own ideas and theories and beliefs...your outrage and anger are misguided, you do not have the divine within you or you would not speak and judge people as you do.
Russel would be such a profound Muslim, with the beautiful qualities he already has. Inshallah some day
@@hamaidmk I wish Islam is THAT inclusive
@@hamaidmk good for you. Unfortunately muslims around me ain't like that lol
Yes he is a good brother, and may Allah turn him to the region of peace , and secsess...
He believes in one God but he also believes that Jesus is the son of God, Russell is a Christian
Na he is a special kind of spirit like me, his has a profound awareness you can't fool him. May Allah open his heart to Islam and thus allah
I love Cat Steven's music! A brilliant musician.
Hare Krishna! I always wanted to hear Yusuf discuss his personal spiritual journey. Such an inspiring man. Thank you, Russell, for connecting with him, and thank you Yusuf, for sharing your inspiration through your wonderful God given gift
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.
@vl2 lol congrats, you have just proven the comment you commented on.
Russel is a thinker. And I think if he takes time to study Islam he might become a muslim thinker. Islam is for those who reflect
45 : 13 "And He has subjected to you, as from Him, all that is in the heavens and on earth: Behold, in that are Signs indeed for those who reflect."
وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمْ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا مِنْهُ ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ ﴿﴾١٣
Absolutely
I have a firm belief too that IA Russel will accept Islam too one day.
I was born muslim and its part of my identity ... but i can never imagine the courage and determination of these brave people to embrace islam in their heart !
Al-hamdullilah !
Islam the cancer of the modern world.
OMG. I love Yusuf Al-Islam !!! Thank you soooo much for interviewing him. The media overlooked him when he converted. I'm sooo happy to see him again. My Islamiyat teacher who taught us the pillars of Islam in our religion studies class in school gave me his album (his album of Islam after he converted) when I was in 3th grade. I loved it. It made me fell in love with the words that describes Allah and Islam. And as a kid I used to sing along every single day and memorized the whole album. She was a great teacher and a beautiful memory that she gifted me. After all those years,, even though I hadn't listened to the album again , the songs are living rent free in my mind. In my spare times, while traveling and seeing nature, or indulging Allah's grace, I can hear it in my mind. Thank you Mr. Yusuf Cat Steven, Thank you so much, you have no idea how your words have impacted on me and my love for Islam. I am born Muslim, but I also became Muslim by chose. because studied it and other religions. May Allah bless your soul. And thank you Russell, I never thought in a million years, you would bring him on. Wow, you are amazing! I love you Yusuf Cat Stevens in Islam:)) I don't know none of your other albums, or anything about you, just that my teacher said your name Yusuf Al-Islam, but that album that says Allah is one is closet to my heart. And your words now reminds me of the album, your lyrics reflects that. Please Russell pass it on to him, he made an impact:)
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.
Mr. Islam*
:) good choice
@james D Please respect the brother's name. Much more important, please pickup that Quran ASAP as we don't know when our time is up.
My Allah help you find the right path and the reason for our existence.... Amen.
Dear Friend/Readers
*The Shocking Truth has been confirmed*
Please kindly spend some time to do your own FULL proper research, Islam is the ONLY TRUE religion from God, The QURAN is the Best Gift for our lives, a True Inspiration, amazing guidance and perfect Way of Life for the entire mankind, regardless of being Pink, Black, White, Brown, Red or Purple :)
*ISLAM is proven to be the FASTEST growing religion in the WORLD, based on Conversion rate* this is NOT a myth, these Stats/figures/Numbers have been checked, CONFIRMED, approved and testified by the *Guiness Book Of Records* and BBC (This is a shockingly AMAZING fact)
Around the world,
EVERYDAY 1000s of people accept Islam, Humans of different race & backgrounds EMBRACE ISLAM & REVERT to the truth daily, in every corner of the world.
Have u ever Done Your Own Research? Well, It's ur Lucky Day Today. I'd like to tell you,
1000s of people revert to Islam EVERY DAY.
Here are only some of the names of famous people who ACCEPTED ISLAM happily and lived HAPPILY EVER AFTER :)
here are only some names, u can GOOGLE each name to make sure its genuine and NOT a False madeup name. Always Rmember all of these Muslim Reverts looked at ALL faiths, they were not blind-folded or forced or shown a knife or gun to come to Islam, they ALL carried out a complete and Thorough Research about All Faiths and chose Islam as They really appreciated what they were getting into a Complete study and researchof all Religious Books and They Chose Islam.
You can ALSO see their Testimony Videos on TH-cam, about there Conversion to Islam :) 😁
Sister Sara Bokker (Teacher)
Terry Holdbrooks (Christian Preacher/Chaplin for U.S Soldiers)
Paul Williams (SC)
*Abdur Raheem Mcarthy*
Shaykh Joe
Kelly Hollins
Dr Jimmy Jones
Br Adam Gillespie
Yusuf Chambers
Chris Mortimer
Dr Laurence Brown
Ahmed Nasir (Dutch Christian Preacher)
Mutahir Sabree (U.S Chaplin)
Dr Jerimiah
Sister Jeana Meri
Anthony Swamy (Ex-Priest/Reverend)
Abdullah Daniel Hernandez
Josh Angel
Brother Randy (US Army)
Adam o'Connell
Jamie Turner (British Pastor from Leeds)
Eslimah Sister
Masturah Stewart
MALCOLM X
Mike Tyson
Mohammad Ali
Dave Chapelle
Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson)
Jermain Jackson (MJs Brother)
Yususf Islam (Cat Stevens)
Larry Johnson (NBA player)
Everlast
QTip
Rakim
Raekwon
Sean Price
Shawn Dauvari (Wrestler)
Big Daddy Kane
Akon
KEVIN GATES
*Lauren Booth* - Tony Blair's Sis-in-Law ;)
Frank Ribery
Kristiane Backer
Hamza Myatt
*Yvonne Ridley*
Chauncey Hawkins
Lady Zeinab Cobbold
*Hamza Yusuf* (Mark Hanson, Renouned Priest)
Professor Dr Ingrid Mattson
Keith Ellison
Dr Laurence Brown
Dr Jeffrey Lang
Myriam Francois
Dr Maurice Bucaille
Khalid Yasin - Ex Christian Preacher
Bilal Phillips - Christian Preacher
Murad Hoffman - Scientist
Abdul Haq (English Pro Boxer, formerly known as Yardley Small)
Wayne Parnell
Hamza Robertson
Dj Khalid (We da best man)
Lynne Ali
Marc Springer
Yosuf Cohen (Jewish Rabbi)
Chris Blauvelt (ex christian preacher)
*Yusuf Estes* (Christian Preacher)
Abdul Raheem Green
Louise Daville
Hakim Lucky
Glisa Eskian
Allison Stevens
*Arnoud Van Doorn* (Dutch Far-Right Anti-Islamic Politician, Also made Anti-Muhamad Films) 😁
*Nicole Queen*
Dr Jerald Dirks (Christian Minister)
Joshua Yusha Evans - Methodist Preacher
Hussian Yee (Buddist Preacher)
Alana Blockley
Yasmine Murphy
Wendy Moss
Stuart Wells
Amy Hodgkins
Paris Amelia
Maya Wallace
*Samuel Scropshire* (Christian Pastor)
👍✌😁
I have *Thousands of other Names* 1000s of more humans who found Islam to be the eternal True Faith, but I'd need more then 100 days to Type all the names on here, But You can do your own research.
How many can YOU name who left Islam?
Not many, infact, NONE 😁
And don't believe in the "Apostasy Law" as its UNTRUE.
I can't remember the last time where ANYONE was confronted or hated/tortured for leaving any Faith.
Try to find some spare time, Just type into youtube *My Journey to Islam* and you will see Millions of testimonies from Millions of people who chose Islam is a Way of Life.
*Stop Denying the REALITY*
Don't get Fooled by the Biased Media & their hateful Narratives.
YOU are wise enough to know the truth, Find the Truth YOURSELF.
Open your Eyes to see it yourself, LOOK AROUND YOU.
ALL these new Muslim Reverts are *LOVING it and will remain Happy ever after*
They willl NEVER change back to their old ways.
Perhaps, U never knew before?
I have informed u now, u have been Made Aware 🤣
I hope u'd be kind enough to do some thorough research about the TRUE Islam.
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*THANK ME LATER*
Cheers
Have a Great Day
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any Questions? Let me know and I shalll be Happy to help.
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Quran has that special effect. Each time you have questions you read the Quran and you find answers.
@vl2 who told you that? Mister President Trump?
@vl2 May Allah guide you my dear human being
Absolutely correct. I'm a born muslim and every time I have a question in mind or something I seek and I hve found tht either frm Quran or some video I get my answer. Allah is indeed near to you as near as your jugular vein.
@@araweelo230 exactly correct. He has no idea as he has already closed his mind.
Exactly
Russell is a very intelligent man and deep down and on the last bit of video he said he recognised that there is an almighty intellect behind the beauty of nature.
The best interview Russel ever did
There's only One God, and Muhammad and Jesus are His Messenger.
Montreux Xerrei 92 There is indeed only one God; He is however triune and His Son is Jesus Christ, who lived, died and rose again to prove His identity and carry out His mission to redeem mankind- all as recorded in the Scriptures. Even Muhammad advised those who had doubts concerning faith to consult the people of the Book (ie Christians)
1+1+1=3
When you tell Christians that Jesus is a PROPHET in Islam im sure many will be shocked. The media doesnt show you the real Islam.
@Sunnyllaneous no he isn't. You are a satanist or you really dont what u are saying.
@David Mack Muslims believe that Prophet Isa or Jesus never died but was raised to heaven and he will be resurrected and come back as a guidance to humankind (his resurrection is also considered a sign of the day of judgement). The apostle that disobeyed the prophet Jesus was killed and crucified instead of him and God saved Prophet Jesus. God is all-powerful so he can create a man without a father, the prophet's birth from a Virgin woman Mary was a miracle so we believe that Prophet Jesus is not the son of God. Like the Torah is different from the bible (both divine holy books that Muslims believe in), God sent various books to His people as guidance to mankind that was suitable for its time. The bible has been altered and changed all over the years, and while Muslims believe in the Bible that was revealed to the Prophet Jesus and his people at that time, it hasn't been preserved in its true and original form and isn't as reliable. If you read the Quran and the Bible, you'll see similar stories of Prophet Yusuf/ Joseph, Prophet Nuh/Noah, Prophet Musa/Moses and others. The Quran has been preserved in its true original form which is in itself a miracle from God and hence, we believe that it is the final message from God and that Prophet Muhammad is the final messenger of God. We believe that Prophet Isa/Jesus is God's messenger and that the bible has been revealed to mankind as one of God's books and we believe in it and respect it.
My mom was in love with cat and I grew up listening to him I love him to the moon and back
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This is your mythical "spiritual man". I loved Cat Stevens but this is not him.
I agree
@@geejaybee Nothing like shared psychosis to warp a person's mind. Ironically that is what The Satanic Verses exposed.
Being led to the truth should be considered a blessing, a gift, a prolonging of beautiful life.
Consider Elvis, John Lennon, Amy Winehouse, George Michael, Michael Jackson..
Incredible souls gone before time due to being unable to get to the truth, let alone submit” or “surrender” to it..
There is no truth but the truth, in the end..
Chris Cunningham, Yeah but you're miserable tho...
I'm a devout christian but I respect all faiths. I remember the uproar when Yusuf converted and I couldn't understand the why. He found peace and that's what's important.
Will you mind reading the clear Qur'an one day and be open minded like Steve just read with open heart and mind 😊
One question that bugs me, is when non Muslims ask: "why do you Muslims try to convert everyone to Islam? WE don't try to convert YOU to any other religion! "
If you one hundred percent believe a certain road ends in a catastrophic fatal danger, wouldn't you try, by all your means, to dissuade someone from walking it? I m not discussing the veracity of your belief, but the legitimacy of your trying helping people. Yes, this can be dangerous with all the fanatics out there, believing anything, but that's how it is, you should work hard and let aside all prejudices to find the truth ...and it's true that every single human will have a sign if he asks god for it. But then it's all up to how genuine you're in searching for the truth
May Allah guide us all brother
That makes sense.
Ive only read the first two lines of your comment and I want to answer your question :
We Muslims wish you all become Muslims and try to convince you to become Muslims because we want you the best , want you to live well and die in peace , we want you to go to heaven not to hell and we are 1000% believe that there is no other way to do so but to become a Muslim , I mean real Muslim not just a matter of a word that been written to describe your lifestyle
@@YousifWife well, that's essentially what I said, as an answer to this question Which is not MY question. I am Muslim and wish good for all humankind
@@YousifWife And this is the paradox... We Muslims wish you all become Muslims and try to convince you to become Muslims because... We Baptists wish you all become Baptists and try to convince you to become Baptists because... We Catholics wish you all become Catholics and try to convince you to become Catholics because... We On The Right wish you all become On The Right and try to convince you to become On The Right because... We On The Left wish you all become On The Left and try to convince you to become On The Left because...etc.
I am blown away with this simple humble but profound interview. Thank you Sir, for guiding me to Islam. Waaw!
Welcome to Islam Brother, may Allah bless you!
Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Who rescues you from the darkness of the land and the sea (dangers like storms), when you call upon Him in humility and in secret (saying): If He (Allah) only saves us from this (danger), we shall truly be grateful." Qur’an 6:63
This verse alone tells u that this God almighty speaking to u.
Beautiful verse, masha'Allah.
I have always loved your music Cat/ Jusef, in fact my wife and I played your "Morning has broken" hit during our marriage vows. We were not Christians and were ignorant of it being an old Scottish hymn. Through the same God inspired circumstances I embraced Christianity in mid life. Today we both have walked away from churchianity creeds and dogma, and yet have not lost our faith in the one
When he said what could i do russel, i had to submit, that sentence sent a shook up my spine and made me tear. I am born as a muslim and i ask allah to have a fraction of his faith/enthusiasm, May allah grant us guidance and bring us closer to him. Ameen
Tbarakallah Yusuf Cat Stevens radiating pure divine love and light. Yusuf Cat Stevens' story so speaks of the way God guides us home. And resonates with my own story of taking the path of Islam. The moment I submitted to Allah's love, my soul found home mashallah. Lovely to see Russel's openess and curiosity. May Allah guide us all home. Eternal peace and love. Salam aleykhoum🕊🌟💛
Why do not you cover your head?
@@budak7995 that is an intimate choice and alhamdolillah one that is divinely guided by Allah alone. God bless
True contentment comes in the service of something more. Took care of my mum 7 years and lost my job = felt blissful n protected. Yes zero money in the banks and friends leaving you. She had a stroke and we were poor to afford nurses etc
After she recovered went to work at a Fortune 500 company for 7 years. Money and women but i was cheated on, backstabbed, had diabetes and then a stroke. I had money but i was lonely and sad.
God was teaching me. I had to learn by experiencing these polar opposites in materialism.
Not a day gone by that i did not miss the 7 years in service of my late mum. I am glad to experience this lesson to find the true purpose: to be in service of a better good more than myself. To always be a student to learn
Thank you for sharing your story brother. 🙏
Love what you are saying you are at least a feeling and great great human being thanks so much for sharing this I and my son were very poor once too and for over 11 years I have never been more balanced and better in my entire life since and I truly regret having to leave it In fact I morn leaving there we had peace and were much more content then . So my mistake too and man you are so true in what you have said hugs for you if ok?
Beautiful individual stories shared. Thanks a lot. It has broaden my perspective of life and I feel more entitled taking good care of my mum. I'm only 20 but these stories are heartwarming and eye opening. Once again thank you for your stories and may god bless all of you ♥️☝🏼.
For the past week, I have been hearing about "7 years of tribulation" from all kinds of sources. Maybe there is something to it. It seems a lot of us have had these 7 years that change us completely, and that it is somehow necessary in order to reach a new understanding. Have a blessed journey.
@Leigh Garfield you have to be able to relate
What a talk! What an interview! Highly respect them both.
My man, R.B., respect brother from another mother.
Houston, Texas
There was respect and peaceful acceptance all round with this interview. Very refreshing. ❤️
I have had the honour of meeting brother Yusuf twice. Once at his wedding, I had the honour of being his official wedding photographer. Brother Yusuf was warm and so humble. I have treasured those memories of him. A brilliant interview that showed the real Yusuf Islam. My salaams to you sir may Allah bless you and your family. I hope to meet up wth him some day. Allah willing.
Where though ?
CAT STEVENS WAS THE
"SPIRITUAL LEADER"
OF MY GENERATION
BECAUSE HIS SONGS UNITED ALL FAITHS, ETHNICITIES, ECONOMIC STATUSES, GENDERS, NATIONALITIES. HIS MESSAGE IS IN HARMONY WITH ALL PATHWAYS TOWARD GOD.
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Just a shame he was promoting the burning of an author.
Yeah except for homosexuals and Salman Rushdie.... And I bet the list of exceptions is far larger...
Drivel! Try telling that to Salman Rushdie.
The key word: "was". No more! His psychological search to "belong" and believe is HIS problem. It should never have been Salmon Rushdie's problem or mine. But it was. He does not have the integrity to apologise. Shame, shame. shame.
this is such a beautiful podcast Yusef is such a beautiful soul, you can see if in his entire being such a shining light he is, great respect and gratitude for seeing this. Every time i see him being interviewed I cry because what he saying is so true for all of us
Islam is simple in its pure logic, that's why this religion is so awakening.
You must not have a clue what logic is. 😂 i pity that brain in there. th-cam.com/video/k6v3b9uPT38/w-d-xo.html
You and many others on this thread are easily fooled. Satan transforms into an angel of light. Remember that. Keep your eyes on Christ. The only way to eternal life
@@Billygoatsgrruff christ was a Prophet just like Moses, Abraham and Mohammed. Mohammed was the "last" Prophet. That's already pure "historical logic"! Mohammed (Pbuh) sealed the 2 big Hebrew (Jewish and Christian) visions with giving it a name for the first and the last time = "Islam". Christians are simply followers of the Prophet Jesus (Pbuh)and Jews are just a Hebrew people (followers of the Prophet Abraham and Moses (pbuh))
.None of these are a religion! = Pure logic! ;-) So therefore "Islam" is the "only" religion (=the latest and last and also 'most complete update' of all previous messages). Just like Microsoft ;-) = again pure logic! :-)
@@ilianlafferty7036 wrong you heathen
@@Billygoatsgrruff ok i see... you sound a little bit 'confused'. Have a nice day.
I’ve always wished Russell Brand would accept Islam.
Because he seems like a sincere person.
May Allah guide him to truth. Ameen.
Aamiin
I've felt his sincerity in numerous things whether he accepts something or he doesn't, his choice but sincerity is key
Ameen
Ameen
Ameen Ya Rabbi 🕊❤️
Born into Episcopalianism, brought up as Christian Scientist, lost my belief, after personal tragedy re-discovered my belief, became a Presbyterian and a church school teacher, left the church but still consider myself as Christian and I find God everywhere. Pray daily for many different reasons, in many different places. The Golden Rule is key and universal. Many question if there is a God. I did that too. But the concept of supreme intelligence on another plane and a sense of time outside of our limited scope fits me. I loved Cat Stevens and am delighted to have re-discovered him. This is a thought provoking conversation between these two men and I am grateful for it.
He had an enormous effect on my youth. I believe I
am a Christian today because of his emphasis on
spirituality when I was a teenager. As a musician,
he was wonderful, but his lyrics make you think.
Even now.
Will be great to read the clear Qur'an which is guidance for all mankind ☝🏾
Islam is about finding the true meaning of your existence..it's as simple as that!
Very well said.
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I don't know anything about Islam except what I have heard from the media. I would like to read more about it.
@@inikidaisy one suggestion would to start from here m.th-cam.com/channels/x420FfPBbEboBvnYjIemzw.html
"Morning has broken.........." Russell Brand and Cat Stevens - I yelled when I saw this!!!!!!!!!!
2 of my favorite people talking to each other
Powerful explanation Yusuf shares about how night and day are a miracle, water produces so many things and sustains life because of it and that there is a infinite thing that creates it! I get it, thanks you Russell for this gift today and allowing the explanation to come forth!
Hello brother have you tried reading the quran before?
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In Islam in Quran
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Earth a spherical body
Allah says
(39:5)
"He created the heaven and the earth with the Truth; He rolls the night over the daytime, and He rolls the daytime over the night, and He has subjected the sun and the moon, each of them running to a stated term. Verily He is et The Ever-Mighty, The Superb Forgiver."
The Arabic word "Kura" means ball; its verb "Yukawer يُكَوِّرُ" means to make into a ball. The Quran says that the overlapping of the night and the day makes a ball (sphere)
Arabic dictionaries cite that yukawwiru يكور is like you hold a ball and roll a turban around it over and over again
🌹👉 The Quran says that Earth has a diameter (diameter is simply twice the radius).
[Quran 55,33] O company of Jinn and man, escape the diameters (Aktar in Arabic اقطار) of the Heavens and the Earth if you can, You won't escape without authority.
Diameter in Arabic is Kutr قطر. Its plural is Aktar اقطار. Radii and diameters are properties of circles or spheres only. This conforms with the previus verse, to make into a ball [Yukawer يُكَوِّرُ].
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For centuries it was believed that Earth is fixed and the sun, moon and planets revolve around it. However 1400 years ago the Quran said that not only the sun and moon but even Earth moves in a designated path:
“It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the Night outstrip the Day: each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit (according to Law).” [Quran 36:40]
Interpretation scholars say all of the celestial bodies are included
Ibn Hazm (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
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The proofs of the Qur’an and Sunnah indicate that it is round. End quote
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Ibn Katheer said:
That is, He spread it out, prepared it, made it stable and made it firm by means of the mountains.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/247
Similarly, the verse “Have We not made the earth as a bed” [an-Naba’ 78:6] means that it is spread out and prepared for you and for your benefit, so that you can cultivate it, build dwellings in it and travel through it.
Ibn Katheer said:
That is, it is prepared for people in such a way that they can live in it, and it is firm, stable and steady.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/307
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🌹👉👉👉Also, The Quran says that Earth has a diameter (diameter is simply twice the radius).
[Quran 55,33] O company of Jinn and man, escape the diameters (Aktar in Arabic اقطار) of the Heavens and the Earth if you can, You won't escape without authority.
Diameter in Arabic is Kutr قطر. Its plural is Aktar اقطار. Radii and diameters are properties of circles or spheres only. This conforms with the previus verse, to make into a ball [Yukawer يُكَوِّرُ]
🌹👉The rotation of Earth is slowing down, that is, days are getting longer. The Quran says that Allah persistently asks more of the day and more of the night, that is, for the day to get longer:
[Quran 7.54] And your Lord, Allah, who created the Heavens and the Earth in six days and then settled on the Throne. [Allah] Covers the night with the day, asks for it persistently; and the sun and the moon and the stars enslaved by His orders. Is this not His creation and His command? Blessed be Allah the Lord of all the worlds.
If God asks more of the day and more of the night then this means the days are getting longer. Physics wise this means that the rotation of Earth should be slowing down. However this is what it really turned out to be: The rotation of Earth is indeed slowing down.
[Quran 50.7] And the earth We have spread it out (والارض مددناها), and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely pairs (of plants).
The Quran says that God spread out the Earth 'والارض مددناها' meaning increase in surface area during formation. 'Madda' in Arabic means 'spread out', however it was mistranslated to 'flat'.
Flat in Arabic is "musattah مسطح" and its verb (to make flat) is "sataha سطح" ..however neither were used in the entire Quran. The Quran says that God spread out Earth, it is made for us to be flat but it's round as mentioned above
The Quran mentions that it's rotating
🌹👉👉👉Does earth run into space?
Modern science informed us that the moon is moving around the earth in an oval, or elliptical orbit. Also the Earth and the rest of the planets, revolve in oval, or elliptical orbit around the sun.
For centuries it was believed that Earth is fixed and the sun, moon and planets revolve around it. However 1400 years ago the Quran said that not only the sun and moon but even Earth moves in a designated path:
“It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the Night outstrip the Day: each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit (according to Law).” [Quran 36:40]
Interpretation scholars say all of the celestial bodies are included
“He it is who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; ALL travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.” [Quran 21:33]
Thanks for interviewing this legend. I'm actually considering a name change myself and converting so it's refreshing to see two men who are inspiring
Hey there
Really glad to know that. May Allah show you the right path and honor you in this world and the hereafter. If you need any help feel free to reach out. You can reach out to me on instagram: instagram.com/ipatch_design
vl2 your ignorance is funny
vl2 funny again VL2 maybe stands for vilain 🦹♂️ 2.0 anyway don’t understand the logic of spewing bad stuff especially when you don’t obviously know nothing about the subject .
It’s as if I went on evangelists forums and started dishing out ... a zero sum game at best
Good luck out there
@vl2 may God heal your heart from hatred and ignorance, ameen.
Pls contact us if u need any help or support. Love n peace ✌️
Thank you so much Russel for having our beloved Yusuf on your show. Alhamdulillah, may Allah bless you Russel and dress you in His garments of maqam InshaAllah
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Its always fascinated me how near death experiences changed his life multiple occasions. The universe works in mysterious ways.
One thing I respect about Russell Brand is that, while he may be quirky and funny, he is incredibly intelligent and open-minded.
"What can I do, Russell what can I do. Submit, that's it". Beautiful conversation. May God always grant blessings upon brother Yusuf and Russell.
Cat has the most serene face on any human I've ever seen...In the 70's he was no less serene...I found his music in the early 70's...We all grew up with it...
@vl2 He doesn't have to say anything; he's already said it, quite profoundly, I might add. What have YOU contributed to art and the world? Let me guess; You've criticized people that tower over your paltry life...Right?
@vl2 That's because you're not a high profile Islamist...If you were, you would...
vl2 why are you listening and commenting on something you cannot obviously understand.. just to be hateful... so disrespectful and ignorant..
You mean Yusuf
@@junnnaid I still Call Ali - Cassius Clay and Kareem Jabbar, Lou Alcinder ...That was their names when I first followed them...I like "Cat" better.. I also call obama - Barry...
The Happiness on his face when he describes that incident in Malibu. I love this man.
Born and grown in Rome, i embraced Islam in 1991 at the age of 23.
I came to Islam through Malcolm X and fell in love with the Qur'an when i first read it.
Never looked back, although i had to navigate and struggle, to find my place and balance, with all the different understandings of Islam out there and the different groups all competing for followers. Now i know i am just a Muslim without identifying with any specific group.