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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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