It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: The Messenger of Allah said: 'I was thinking of commanding that the call to prayer be given, then I would tell a man to lead the people in prayer, then I would go out with some other men carrying bundles of wood, and go to people who do not attend the prayer, and burn their houses down around them.'
Read More..It was narrated that Ibn Umm Maktum said: I said to the Prophet: 'I am an old man and blind; my house is far away, and I have no one to lead me. Is there any concession (for me not to have to attend the prayer in the mosque)?' He said: 'Can you hear the call?' I said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Then I do not find any concession for you.'
Read More..It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that: The Prophet said: Whoever hears the call and does not come, his prayer is not valid, except for those who have an excuse.
Read More..Ibn 'Abbas and Ibn 'Umar narrated that: They heard the Prophet say on his pulpit: People should desist from failing to attend the congregations, otherwise Allah will seal their hearts, and they will be among the negligent.
Read More..It was narrated that Usamah bin Zaid said: The Messenger of Allah said: 'Let men desist from failing to attend the congregation, otherwise I will burn their houses down.'
Read More..Aishah said: The Messenger of Allah said: 'If the people knew what (reward) there is in the 'Isha' prayer and fajr prayer, they would come even if they had to crawl.'
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