Shaykh D. Abdussalam b. Burjis [رحمه الله] said:
“Criticism of scholars originates
from one of two types of people:
1. A corrupt hypocrite who harbors enmity toward Islam and its teachings, with malicious intent. These individuals include, in our times, the children of secularists, communists, and members of deviant parties such as the Ba’ath Party and some of the innovators, and so on.
2. A deceived and misled individual, to whom falsehood is presented in the guise of truth, leading him to believe it is genuine. This includes those raised under the influence of the people of innovation, such as the Khawarij and others who have deviated from the correct path.”