The Salaf used to love those pointed out their mistakes.

 

Ibn Qudāmah:

The Salaf loved those who pointed out their faults, whereas nowadays the most hated people to us are those who make us aware of our faults.

Minhāj al-Qasidīn, page 157.

Translation by Markaz us-Sunnah – Alperton

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