The Ruling on Consoling the People of Innovation, Such as the Rafidah

Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner says: What is the ruling on consoling the people of innovation, such as the Rafidah, especially those known for their hostility toward the people of the Sunnah?

Answer:
If a person’s bid'ah (religious innovation) takes him out of Islam, it is not permissible to console him by making du'a' (supplication) for the deceased. Instead, you say, “May Allah reward you for your consolation, may Allah reward you for your consolation, and may Allah console your loss,” if this serves to reconcile him. This is part of worldly dealings, not part of religious dealings; it is merely a worldly interaction. Perhaps this will have an effect on him and draw him to following the Sunnah. But if you confront him, he may increase in evil. However, if you are afflicted by him, you do not go to him, but he accompanies you. But if you are afflicted by him in a job, or in a place of buying and selling, you must use the best manner. Allah the Exalted said: “And speak to people what is good.” Yes, except if a clear wrong appears from him, then clarify it to him and disapprove of it. Yes.