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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.

Cat Stevens

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Cat Stevens
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 21
Composer
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Steven Demetre Georgiou
Yusuf Islam
Yusuf
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