Is it taken from Abu Bakr's action in fighting those who withheld zakah that one should be severe and harsh toward the people of innovation?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it taken from the action of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq in fighting those who withheld zakah that one should be severe and harsh toward those who oppose the hadiths and toward the people of innovation?

Answer:
Severity and harshness are for the one who is stubborn, but for the one who is not stubborn, one uses gentleness and draws him to the truth and encourages him. Yes.