The Prophet’s Fear for the Companions Regarding Major and Minor Shirk

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is this statement correct, that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not fear major shirk (associating partners with Allah) for the Companions, but rather feared minor shirk for them, as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: the hidden one?

Answer:
Faith became firmly established in the hearts of the Companions, they knew the truth and held fast to it, and they accompanied the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He passed away while he was pleased with them. They are the people furthest from shirk (associating partners with Allah), for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) purified them and protected them, the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). They are the people furthest from shirk and the most knowledgeable about tawhid (the oneness of Allah). Yes.