Is the method of the Salaf in responding to those who differ from them the method of balancing?

The questioner : Regarding the method of the Salaf in responding to those who differ from them, is the method of the Salaf in responding to those who differ from them the method of balancing, meaning: mentioning the good deeds of the one who differs and mentioning his bad deeds? Or is it clarifying the point of disagreement and responding to it without paying attention to his other good deeds?

The Shaykh : No, it is mentioning the bad deeds. I do not think this is a matter that arises in the subject. As for mentioning the errors, perhaps you want to say: the errors,

The questioner : the points of disagreement.

The Shaykh : The points of disagreement. I wish you had said: the points of disagreement instead of the bad deeds.

The questioner : This is what was on their tongues.

The Shaykh : This is the principle: that the bad deeds are not mentioned; rather, the errors that contradict the Book and the Sunnah are mentioned. As for him having done wrong by saying such and such, this is not part of the method of da'wah.

The questioner : Does every point of disagreement require that some of the other good deeds be mentioned with it?

The Shaykh : By Allah, this varies depending on the context. If the context is one where it is mentioned, then it is good to do so. However, it is possible that mentioning the good deeds may cause the benefit to be lost regarding the greater good deed.