Among the principles of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah lie the attitude of peace and purity of their heart and tongue towards the Sahaba (Companions) of the Prophet (Sal) as Allaah has stated their attributes in this verse. -: Sharh Al-Aqeedat-il-Wasitiyah : Fundamental Beliefs of Islam by Shaikhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah