My imam at the Central Mosque said there was no problem with making music. In fact, he encouraged me - he said if the songs are moral, not offensive, then go ahead. — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
I became alienated from this religious upbringing, and started making music. I wanted to be a big star. All those things I saw in the films and on the media took hold of me, and perhaps I thought this was… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
The spiritual quest was always the predominant aspect of my life. It's always been there. But there's also an incredible passion connected to it;… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
Some extremists take elements of the sacred scriptures out of context. — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
Knowledge is a thing you can carry around with you, but you may not apply it. Some knowledge is indiscriminate, and it can be… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
Don't you feel a change a coming From another side of time, Breaking down the walls of silence, Lifting shadows from your mind. — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
I suppose that the media and their portrayal of Islam and the almost tribal separations and divisions of the Muslims are the greatest issues… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again. — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
And if my mind breaks up In all so many ways I know the meaning of The words, "I love you — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
Oh I can't keep it in; I can't keep it in, I've gotta let it out I've got to show the world; world's got… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
