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believers become involved with profane societies,
they should never act as their members do. Believers
should always obey what has been decreed by the
Qur’an, remaining consistently temperate in their
approach.
However, this is definitely not something to be
done just when the believers are in a society other
than their own; they should also be of the same
temper among the believers. There are also some
situations when special attention should be paid to
propriety:

“O you who believe! Do not raise your voices above the
voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk as you
may speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds become
vain and you perceive not.” (Surat al-Hujraat, 49:2)
Moreover, the risk of behaving immoderatelymay
even occur in doing something which is legitimate.
This is because not every manner fits every situation.
A way of speaking or behaving may sometimes be
“unsuitable” or “improper” although it is not
forbidden. That is why the believer should avoid
being sharp-tongued or indulging in any other
extremes of behaviour. He should try to develop his
personality so as not to become nervous or very
excited, and should never lose his temper or

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