"Salman Rushdie, indeed any writer who abuses the prophet or indeed any prophet under Islamic law, the sentence for that is actually death"
- Cat Stevens
About this Quote
In this quote, Cat Stevens is discussing the repercussions for authors who criticize or insult prophets, especially under Islamic law. He discusses Salman Rushdie, a controversial author who composed a book that was deemed blasphemous by some Muslims. Stevens states that according to Islamic law, the punishment for such actions is death. This highlights the rigorous and extreme effects for those who break the beliefs and teachings of Islam. It also sheds light on the value and respect provided to prophets in the Islamic faith. Stevens' words serve as a suggestion of the gravity and level of sensitivity surrounding spiritual figures in specific cultures and societies.
"Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see"
