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religious values and will take no part in such conversation. In
the Qur’an, Allah describes this noble quality that marks the
Muslim character:
When they hear worthless talk they turn away from it
and say, “We have our actions and you have your actions.
Peace be upon you. We do not desire the company of the
ignorant.” (Surat al-Qasas: 55)

Shallow people often seem unaware while amusing them-
selves. For example, if they are watching a television pro-
gram they like and someone nearby has a health problem,
they will show no interest. They may even be irritated if
asked for help, as if the person in distress has spoiled their
entertainment. Because they are shallow and inhumane, they
prefer entertainment to helping those in distress. And they
continue sitting in front of the television without any pangs
of conscience. However, their behavior prevents them from
enjoying their entertainment as they expected. Their shallow
sense of amusement is reflected in what they choose to laugh
at. They will be amused for hours by a program that repeats
the same old jokes and has nothing in it to give a person
enjoyment.
Of course, the shallowness spoken of here does not lie in
watching television or taking entertainment from it. These
people’s shallow culture develops in them an unaware sense
of amusement that is far from human values. A Muslim who
fears Allah and practices religious morality is always aware.
Because he always acts with the intelligence given to him by
his faith, he can quickly overcome all situations that confront
him. He is aware even when it comes to entertainment. Allah