The call to distance oneself from innovators stems from a desire to create aversion to their deviant beliefs, thereby preventing them and others from engaging in innovation. When good people interact with innovators, the general public may mistakenly assume that their beliefs are valid. By distancing oneself from them, innovators may abandon their misguided beliefs, and others will be less likely to be drawn to them. In contrast, interacting with non-Muslims on a physical level will not lead to the misconception that their religion is correct