There are three aspects of backbiting, all of which are [mentioned] in the Book of Allaah: backbiting, falsehood and slander. 1) As for backbiting
Category: Scholars
Importance of al-Imaam an-Nawawee's Forty Hadeeth
And here, I recall something novel which occurred...and that was about twenty years ago; [I held lessons where] I explained the Forty [Hadeeth of al-Imaam an-Nawawee] in one of the masaajid.
No, you're not a scholar, but you have some knowledge
And amongst them was 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah رضي الله عنه, and he was small, a young boy. He sat with the Messenger ﷺ to eat, and his hand started to wander around the plate.
The most obscene of gossipmongers
My advice to every student of knowledge in every country is to fear Allaah, and remember [the hadeeth of the Prophet ﷺ]
Seek knowledge of your Religion
[For example], these two men sat down to eat.
A scholar encouraging others to benefit from him
If I knew anyone was more knowledgeable of the Book of Allaah than me - and was reachable by camel (i.e. a camel's journey away), then I would certainly have travelled to him [to seek knowledge].
The rulers of Saudi Arabia respect the scholars
Also, from that which distinguishes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is that its rulers respect its scholars.
Prohibition of cursing the scholars
So if the Prophet ﷺ forbade cursing the rooster because it awakens [us] for the [morning] prayer, then [upon reflection] how [does this compare to] cursing the scholars who awaken the hearts and...
The blessing of eemaan and intellect
After [being blessed with] eemaan, the worshipper [of Allaah] has not been blessed with anything better than intellect.
A time of great trials and tribulations
[As an ummah], we are in a time of great trials and tribulations, and nothing can save us from these trials and tribulations except Allaah سبحانه و تعالى, and Thereafter beneficial knowledge.