Quote by Cat Stevens
In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything.

In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens

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The very first lesson that I learnt from the Quran was the message of unity and peace. – Cat Stevens

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