Is the narration of Aisha's — may Allah be pleased with her — weeping over her father after his death acceptable, and if it is acceptable, how could that have emanated from her, she being the knowledgeable jurist? Had she not been reached by the saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him: "Two habits in people are signs of disbelief in them: slandering one's lineage and wailing over the dead"?

It has already been explained that wailing (niyāḥah) is forbidden. Even if the story were true, the Companions are not infallible, and their mistakes are overshadowed by their good deeds. We are not commanded to seek out their missteps. A Muslim should focus on reforming themselves and their society, and refrain from delving into the affairs of the Companions and the Salaf. The Companions should only be mentioned with the best remembrance, and one should refrain from discussing their disagreements, assuming the best of intentions concerning them. The chapter of the Companions is closed, regardless of what transpired, and their righteousness and the acceptance of what they conveyed are to be acted upon. We love the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and we do not go to extremes in loving any of them, nor do we disavow any of them. We hate those who hate them, and we mention them only with goodness, for loving them is religion, faith, and excellence, and hating them is disbelief, hypocrisy, and transgression.