{
  "id": 15393406,
  "title": "Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/singer-yusuf-islam-visits-grieving-dr-mahathir-offers-prayers-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:34:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/singer-yusuf-islam-visits-grieving-dr-mahathir-offers-prayers-for-late-tun-dr-hasmah/239633"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Renowned British singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam, widely recognized as Cat Stevens, paid a heartfelt visit to former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the wake of the untimely demise of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, on September 28 at the age of 100. Yusuf Islam, in a poignant Facebook post, conveyed his intention to recite Al-Fatihah alongside Dr Mahathir, expressing admiration for the couple's remarkable 70-year marriage. The singer conveyed, \"He is 101 years old, by God’s grace,\" underscoring the profound respect he held for the elder statesman. Dr Hasmah's passing was mourned by countless fans and admirers, many of whom lauded Yusuf Islam for his compassionate gesture, emphasizing that \"sitting beside someone during grief is the greatest gift we can give.\"",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — British singer songwriter Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens, paid a visit to former...",
  "key_points": [
    "Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, visits former PM Tun Dr Mahathir after wife's death.",
    "Singer offers prayers for Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, who died at 100.",
    "Yusuf Islam plans to recite Al-Fatihah with Dr Mahathir in mourning."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/singer-yusuf-islam-visits-grieving-dr-mahathir-offers-prayers-for-15398427",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:34:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}