HAhmed.com

Source: Al Jazeera (English)

Since the release of Al Mu’allim just four years ago Sami Yusuf has become an international sensation, selling more than two million albums and topping charts across the Muslim world.

He packs stadiums in Los Angeles, Paris and Damascus and causes traffic jams in Turkey.

And while his music easily mixes sounds from East and West, what makes Sami Yusuf truly unique is that his brand of pop-music is inspired by his faith - Islam.

On Monday, Riz speaks with the “King of Islamic Pop” to ask him about his art, his faith, those who condemn him for his music and why he wants to be on MTV.

Watch this epsiode of Riz Khan here:

“I’m not Justin Timberlake… I’m me… My music is different… My style is different… I dont know how it could encourage people to scream, [etc.]…”

- Sami Yusuf

Mashallah, great interview - Sami Yusuf cites Muslim Scholars who state that music is permissible, speaks out against violence, his diverse musical influences, why he wants to be on MTV, and much more.

And in case you missed it earlier, be sure to check out Sami Yusuf’s latest beautiful single, Asma’ Allah .