وَلَا نَذْكُرُهُمْ إِلَّا بِخَيْرٍ
We mention the Companions only with goodness.
The proper attitude combines love in the heart, respectful mention, and avoidance of both excess and repudiation. This is consistent with the honor of the Prophet’s companionship and the Qur’anic affirmation of divine pleasure toward the early Emigrants and Helpers.
Balanced love and restraint from disparagement sum up the approach of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamāʿah.