so it is impossible for any of the groups to possess knowledge of realities that the scholars of hadith do not possess.

If no one among these groups is more knowledgeable about these realities or explains them more clearly than he does, then whatever ignorance among some of their members they are criticized for must be more prevalent in the group of the opponent who criticizes them. Thus, their critic is ignorant and unjust, with a trait of hypocrisy—if he is a believer. This is the point at issue.

Moreover, what we have explained is perceived by the heart. I know this in detail concerning everyone with whom I am acquainted. This is a general statement that could be elaborated in many ways, but this is not the place for that.