A Is for Allah
Cat Stevens · 2000
101 min · 48 tracks · pop music
A contemplative journey through Islamic teachings, blending melodic elements with spiritual reflections.
Top tracks — play these first
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A: Allah — This track succinctly introduces the central theme of the album, emphasizing the importance of Allah in Islamic faith. Its simplicity encapsulates the essence of devotion that pervades the entire record.
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Our Guide Is the Qur'an — Here, Stevens emphasizes the Qur'an's role as a guiding light for believers, using a melodic structure that mirrors traditional Islamic chants. This track showcases his dedication to imparting Islamic teachings.
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A Is for Allah — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, directly addressing listeners with an invitation to embrace faith. Its catchy melody makes it memorable while delivering profound spiritual messages.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative exploration of spirituality
- gentle melodies for reflection
- dynamic thematic wave-like pacing
- short tracks for focused listening
- spiritual warmth in quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Reflects a significant shift in themes and sound after a long hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, A Is for Allah marked Cat Stevens' return to music after a lengthy hiatus, having converted to Islam in the late 1970s. This album is significant as it reflects his deepened spiritual beliefs and commitment to sharing Islamic principles through music, following his earlier success in the 1970s with hits like 'Wild World' and 'Father and Son.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 1:15
- 2 A: Allah 1:11
- 3 Ayat Al-Kursi 2:47
- 4 Say He Is Allah 1:29
- 5 B: Bismillah 1:08
- 6 Bismillah (Song) Zain Bikha 1:13
- 7 T: Taqwa 1:13
- 8 Th: Thawab 1:53
- 9 J: Jannah 1:36
- 10 Surah Al-Kahf 1:07
- 11 H: Hajj 3:42
- 12 Kh: Khatam 1:56
- 13 D: Deen 1:55
- 14 Our Guide Is the Qur'an 1:25
- 15 Dh: Dhikr 1:27
- 16 R: Ramadan 3:16
- 17 Z: Zakah 1:52
- 18 Surat At-Tawbah 1:15
- 19 S: Salam 1:29
- 20 Salam, Salam 3:39
- 21 Sh: Shams 2:25
- 22 Surah Al-An'am 0:31
- 23 S: Salah 4:27
- 24 D: Duha 1:20
- 25 Surah Ad-Duha 2:11
- 26 T: Tareeq 2:14
Disc 2
- 1 Turn to Allah 0:50
- 2 Z: Zill 2:10
- 3 I: Ilm 3:03
- 4 Gh: Ghayb 2:28
- 5 F: Fatihah 0:25
- 6 Surah Al-Fatihah 2:39
- 7 Q: Qur'an 1:14
- 8 Surah Al-Qadr 2:44
- 9 Qur'anu Robbee 1:35
- 10 K: Kalimah 2:08
- 11 L: La Ilaha Illa-Allah 3:19
- 12 M: Muhammad Rasul-Allah 2:47
- 13 Seal of the Prophet 3:53
- 14 N: Nawm 1:51
- 15 Surah Al-Sajdah 1:01
- 16 H: Hijrah 3:27
- 17 W: Wudu 1:20
- 18 Surah Al-Muddaththir 1:13
- 19 Y: Yawm Ad-Deen 2:16
- 20 Surah Al-Infitar 4:05
- 21 A Is for Allah 4:57
- 22 Last Word 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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