What is your opinion of the one who says that the scholars did not speak the word of truth and preferred the worldly life over the Hereafter?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: There are those who say that the scholars do not speak the word of truth and prefer the worldly life over the Hereafter, and they say this through satellite channels. Is publicizing this and warning people against him by mentioning his name among the people considered advising the general Muslim community, or is it considered backbiting?

Answer:
His ruling that all scholars are misguided is a false generalization. But we want him to speak the truth. As long as the scholars did not speak the truth, why does he not speak the truth? As long as he knows the truth and the scholars have explained it, why does he not speak the truth if he is righteous? But his intention is to slander. His intention is to exaggerate about the scholars and diminish their status. This is considered hypocrisy, may Allah protect us from it. Yes.