The ruling on declaring a person who died upon a major sin to be perished

Question:
If a man from among the people of sins dies while still upon his sin, and he is well known among the people for this sin, such as the case of the people of singing and acting, is it correct to use this expression for them, saying "So-and-so is perished"? And is it the methodology of the people of the Sunnah and the community for one who dies upon a major sin to rule that he is perished?

Answer:
This is not appropriate. The people of major sins are not prayed over, and supplication is not made for them, because they are Muslims, and forgiveness is sought for them because they are Muslims who have not left Islam. Therefore, it is not permissible to declare that he is perished, or that he is in the Fire, or anything similar or more severe than that. This is the position of the Khawarij. Rather, forgiveness is sought for him, supplication is made for him, the funeral prayer is performed for him, and he is buried in the Muslim cemeteries because he is a Muslim. His affair is left to Allah regarding the sin he committed; his affair is left to Allah. If Allah wills, He will forgive him, and if He wills, He will punish him. As for his ruling among the Muslims, he is a Muslim. He is a Muslim and is treated with the treatment of Muslims. Yes.