The gift from a Kafir's heirs to their Muslim brother from the inheritance

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Q 3: A person embraced Islam and the members of his family are still non-Muslims. Then his parents died leaving behind a legacy for him and his siblings. It is well-known that this Muslim person does not deserve inheritance from his father's legacy. If his siblings offered him what they think is his share of inheritance, should he accept it? It is said that it is permissible for him to take it as a gift. If this is true, must he tell them that he will accept it as a gift or is his intention enough?

A: It is permissible for this Muslim person to take the money offered for him by his father or siblings whether they are dead or alive as long as it does not draw him back to their religion and as long as they are rational people and know that he does not deserve inheritance. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.