Would burning the one who abandons congregational prayer become obligatory upon the guardians if the reason for the presence of women and children—which prevented the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, from doing so—were absent?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) intended to burn down the houses of those who, without a valid excuse, failed to attend congregational prayers. This was due to their abandonment of an obligation. However, he did not do so out of mercy for the women and children.
From this , the obligation of congregational prayer can be inferred, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) would not have intended a punishment except for the abandonment of an obligation. The punishment he intended was the burning of the house, not the burning of the one who stayed behind. Moreover, the claim that financial penalties have been abrogated is incorrect. And his (peace be upon him) prohibition of burning with fire was only intended for the burning of souls and living beings.
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