"I did not come into contact with any Muslim before I embraced Islam. I read the Qur'an first and realized no person is perfect, Islam is perfect, and if we imitate the conduct of the Holy Prophet... we will be successful"
- Cat Stevens
About this Quote
This quote by Cat Stevens speaks to the power of the Qur'an and the value of following the mentors of the Holy Prophet. It recommends that by reading the Qur'an and mimicing the conduct of the Holy Prophet, one can be effective. This implies that the teachings of the Qur'an and the example of the Holy Prophet are the secrets to success. It also suggests that no individual is perfect, but Islam is perfect. This suggests that while people are flawed, the teachings of Islam are best and need to be followed. This quote is a pointer that the mentors of Islam are the course to success and must be followed.
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