What is the ruling on congratulating someone for a sin that does not amount to disbelief, and is there a consensus on this issue?
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It is not permissible to congratulate anyone on an act of disobedience to Allah the Almighty. Rather, one must condemn it and advise the person to repent. Congratulating a disobedient person on their disobedience exposes one to Allah's wrath and displeasure, as Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned. Mere congratulation is not disbelief unless it indicates legitimizing the disobedience and being pleased with it.
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