Faulty formulation: Once an outward fault appears, a person's private intention, true faith and final fate become certain to observers.
Correct formulation: Worldly judgments use available evidence and outward conduct, while the inward state and ultimate fate are known fully to Allah. This distinction does not abolish doctrinal standards; it demands care when applying judgments to particular individuals.
Application: Stating that an assertion or act is religiously incorrect is one matter. Claiming certain knowledge of a named person's inner faith or final fate without adequate grounds is another.