Detachment from worldly obsession does not require abandoning responsibilities. Someone who earns honestly, fulfills duties, and helps those in need need not be considered merely occupied with worldly display. The warning targets heedlessness that displaces remembrance and ultimate purpose.
Example 1: Be truthful in trade and accurate in measurements.
Example 2: Establish a consistent period for serious study.
Example 3: Avoid spending all discretionary time on aimless distractions.
أَوْ means “or.” عَالِمٌ أَوْ مُتَعَلِّمٌ names both the one who knows and the one who is learning, emphasizing the importance of education.