What is the ruling on describing someone as "upright" and "committed"?

Question:
Is it said: So-and-so is committed, or: So-and-so is upright?

Answer:
It is better to say: His outward appearance is good; because uprightness and commitment may be hidden from people; it may be that the inner reality is not so.
Q: What is said in detail?
A: It is said: His outward appearance is good, or: His outward appearance is just; for people have no knowledge of anything but the outward appearance.
Q: What is said: This one is a forerunner in good deeds, and this one is moderate, and this one is unjust to himself?
A: No, that is difficult, to not control the matters; but whoever displays good, it is said: His outward appearance is good, and we testify to his goodness, and praise be to Allah; for actions are based on outward appearances.
Q: If a person appears to be committed outwardly; but there is evidence indicating that he is not committed; should the one in authority be informed?
A: This requires detail; if he displays sins, the one in authority is informed; if there are fixed punishments involved, he is informed so that the punishment is carried out against him, after advice and after guidance.
Q: If it is said: He is committed or upright, we consider him so, meaning: whoever adds: we consider him so?
A: So, good.