Hans Raj Hans, one of the famous Indian singers, a popular name in Sufi Music and Punjabi folk songs, and also a politician, has confirmed during his recent visit to Lahore that he has reverted to Islam, reports said on February 19.
He said he has studied Islam very closely and started reading the Holy Qur’ān, and gradually began to understand the essence of the divine revelation. “I listened to the call of my heart and decided to embrace Islam,” he said. He said Islam is the religion of love, brotherhood and peace. He mentioned that what inner peace he received after converting to Islam, he cannot explain in words.
“We should follow the teachings of Islam as it is a Religion of Love and Peace,” he added. Raj further said that he felt proud to become a Muslim, adding that he wanted to visit Madinah as early as possible.
A Sikh by birth, Hans Raj Hans will now be known as Mohammed Yousuf, reports added. However, he will keep his original name for his professional endeavours.