Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens had a string of pop hits in the
1960s and '70s such as Peace Train
Speaking at the opening of Cardiff University's Centre for the Study of Islam in the U.K.,
Islam said schools should teach young Muslims the true meaning of Islam to keep them away
from extremist ideas.
Right now there is a more vital role for education to play in painting a truer picture of
Islam," he said. "If you don't give it to the children in schools, anybody can
give it to them on the streets or outside the normal environment for learning."
He also said Muslims should do more to integrate into British society.
"Coming to Islam from a Western background, I was slightly surprised early on by the
insular approach," he said. "I can understand it because many feel insecure and
perhaps they weren't appreciated or were misunderstood.
"With a new generation of English-speaking Muslims we have an opportunity to build
many more bridges between the great faiths." |
