Because I don’t play guitar any more, African harmonies and rhythms have been an inspiration to me. I love the raw origin of the sound. It complements my voice and words naturally.
It is part of my faith as a Muslim to try to help those who are suffering from poverty or economic or political injustice.
Everything I do is for the pleasure of Allah.
Man is created to be God’s deputy on earth and it is important to realize the obligation to rid ourselves of all illusions and to make our lives a preparation for the next life.
A person who steals bread during a famine is not treated as a thief.
Not only did the terrorists hijack planes and destroy life, but they also hijacked the peaceful religion of Islam and split the brother and sisterhood of mankind.
I always stood for the elimination of conflict and wars, and any of those causes that ignite them.
You can argue with a philosopher, but you can’t argue with a good song. And I think I’ve got a few good songs.
Violence is almost an everyday occurrence in some Muslim lands: it should not be exacerbated by revenge attacks on more innocent families and communities.
To be calm when you’ve found something going on.
Will you carry the words of love with you?
My career is there for everyone to see and delve into.
Music is part of God’s universe.
Life is a maze of doors and they all open from the side you’re on. Just keep on pushing hard boy, try as you may, you’re going to wind up where you started from.
Oh God! If you save me I will work for you.
Don’t you feel a change a coming From another side of time, Breaking down the walls of silence, Lifting shadows from your mind.
I can never quite trust anybody anymore.
If I ever loose my eyes, I won’t have to cry no more.
There is a social need within our lives as human beings to have harmony.
The harm done is often difficult to repair.
I enjoy life. I think I’ll enjoy death even more. Life is too confusing.