A son's inheritance from his father if he does not pray

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Q 1: Is it permissible for a son to inherit from his father if he abstains from performing the obligatory Salah (Prayers)?

(Part No. 16; Page No. 546) A: According to Ijma‘ (consensus of scholars), anyone who abstains from performing Salah because of denying its obligation has committed Kufr (disbelief), as have those who abstain from it through laziness, according to the preponderant of the two views maintained by the scholars. Accordingly, it is not permissible for a Muslim to inherit anything from a Kafir (disbeliever), even if the Muslim is one of the Kafir’s offspring. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Neither a Muslim inherits from a Kafir (disbeliever), nor does a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim.” (Agreed upon as Sahih [authentic] by Al-Bukhari and Muslim) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.