Will God set a seal upon the heart of one who misses three Friday prayers without an excuse due to sleep, even if he was unaware of the punishment?
A severe warning has been established regarding those who intentionally miss the Friday prayer. It is stated in the : "Whoever misses three Jumu'ahs without a valid excuse, Allah will seal his heart." And in another narration, "then he is a hypocrite."
If sleep overtook you before the time for Jumu'ah prayer began, and you did not wake up until after its time had passed, then there is no sin upon you. However, if you intentionally missed the prayer by sleeping after its time had begun, then you bear a sin for that, even if you were unaware of the punishment resulting from your action, because ignorance of the punishment does not negate the prescribed penalty.
You must repent and regularly observe the Friday prayer, and not be negligent regarding it.
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