Is rejoicing at the death of a person who died upon disbelief considered gloating?
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Rejoicing at the death of a disbeliever upon disbelief is considered gloating, but it is permissible according to some scholars, not out of love for disbelief, but because it is more impactful in the disbeliever's punishment in the Hereafter. They have cited the actions of Moses and Noah (peace be upon them both) as evidence for this. Therefore, if rejoicing at the death of a disbeliever upon disbelief is for the purpose of increasing their torment, then it falls under this permissible category.
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