Some say: The Salaf exaggerate regarding the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and they elevate them to the rank of the angels!!

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some say that the Salaf exaggerate regarding the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and that they elevate them to the rank of the angels. How does one respond to this?

Answer:
This is an ignorant person, and one does not respond to him. This person is either one of the Shi'ah who hate the Companions, or one of the secularists and modernists who hate Islam in general, the Companions and others. So one does not pay attention to his words, nor does one give him any importance, ever. Yes. Because if you respond to him, his evil increases and what is in him becomes apparent. So it is better for you to leave him alone. Yes. If the fool speaks, do not respond to him. So the best of responding to him is silence. Yes.