The Shaykh’s objection to describing al-Saqaf as a muhaqqiq

The Shaykh : I think this article is by Professor Mashhur, may Allah reward him with good, in his response to al-Saqaf. Yes, that is right. Here, my teacher says: "I said, and the muhaqqiq remained silent on this." I think it should be "the alleged muhaqqiq," the alleged muhaqqiq, because the word "muhaqqiq" carries praise, no matter how weak his verification may be.
The student: Correct.

The Shaykh : This does not deserve any praise. I call him that in some of my books and annotations, and I publish them as well, even if they are not understood in the Shami dialect with its thick accent.
The student : ... Masydi.

The Shaykh : This is a muhaqqiq? I seek refuge in Allah.
The student : A muhakkik.

The Shaykh: Yes.
The student : A muhakkik.

The Shaykh : A muhakkik. Of course, Mashhur is known for his gentleness.