The Ruling on Eating with One Who Abandons Prayer

Question:
A man who abandons prayer works with me, and I have advised him many times to no avail. He tells me that there is something preventing him from praying. What is the ruling on eating with this man, and if he gives me food, should I eat it?

Answer:
Nothing prevents one from prayer except the loss of reason. If a person is insane or mentally deranged and has no reason, then prayer is not required of him. The pen is lifted from three categories of people. However, as long as he has reason, prayer is not dropped from him in any way. He prays according to his condition, even if lying down, even on his back. Allah the Exalted said: He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So if he cannot do that, then he lies on his back with his feet toward the qiblah. He does not abandon prayer as long as his reason is present. But if he has become one of the insane or mentally deranged who have no reason, then the obligation is lifted from him. Yes. And as long as he does not accept your advice, do not keep his company. You must stay away from him. Yes.