Is a person considered an apostate if he describes a Companion – for whom texts of virtue have been revealed – as having wronged someone, such as saying: "Indeed, Omar ibn al-Khattab wronged the woman who had no food for herself and her children, because he was responsible for her in his capacity as Amir al-Mu'minin (Commander of the Faithful)"? And what is the ruling on placing religious books on the ground while they are inside a bag?

Attributing error or injustice to a Companion who has been promised Paradise does not constitute disbelief (kufr); for a Companion is not infallible. However, if one insults a Companion because of his companionship, or concerning an matter from which Allah has absolved him, or insults the Companions in general, then he disbelieves. Umar did not wrong the woman; rather, he hastened to show kindness to her, and what was hidden from him regarding her matter was due to her modesty. One should have a pure heart and love the Companions, and avoid delving into such matters. There is no harm in placing books on the ground if it does not involve disrespect. One must be wary of obsessive doubt (waswasah) and cure it by turning away from it, and by engaging in remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and seeking forgiveness (istighfar).