The claim that there is a defect in the upbringing of the Companions

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view on this statement? The one who says it claims that there is a defect in upbringing that no one can deny, and that no one was free from it, not even the Companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Is it correct for us to say that about the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) and that they had a defect in their upbringing?

Answer:
It is not permissible to criticize the Companions. This is a criticism of the Companions, a disparagement of the Companions, so this speech is not permissible regarding the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It is also not permissible for people to exercise independent legal reasoning (ijtihad) that they had a defect in upbringing, meaning generally, meaning you accuse all Muslims, you accuse all Muslims of having a defect in upbringing. This is a lie, this is a lie about the Muslims. Yes, and Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad.