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Allah. In order to do this, the believers should always
          be cautious, and know what they are doing. It would
          not be appropriate for a believer to argue with
          ignorant and shallow people except where some gain
          is to be achieved for the Cause. The Qur’an explains
          the ideal manner:
             “When they hear vain talk, they turn away therefromand
          say: ‘To us our deed and to you yours; peace be to you: we
          seek not the ignorant.’ ” (Surat al-Qasas, 28:55)

             “They who do not bear witness to what is false, and
          when they pass by what is vain, they pass by nobly.” (Surat
          al-Furqan, 25:72)

             When a believer becomes free from his current
          work, he should continue with another useful task.
          As the verse explains: “Therefore, when you are free
          (from your immediate task), still labour hard, And to
          your Lord turn (all) your attention.” (Surat al-Inshirah,
          94:7-8)



             32 Being Moderate

             To be moderate necessitates behaviour which
          remains within the boundaries of the Qur’an: that is,
          doing what is lawful and avoiding what is forbidden.
          This requires a well-balanced outlook. When

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