"I would request that you don't give up on trying to find a peaceful solution for my fatherland which is Cyprus, Inshallah. And to continue your valuable support of Palestinian liberties, Inshallah. That all may live in peace in the holy land," Islam said.
Under the stage name Cat Stevens, Islam left an indelible mark on music with a string of hits in the 1960s and '70s. After converting to Islam in 1977, he changed his name to Yusuf Islam.