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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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