35. That the one who walks for the prayer in congregation,
after having beautified his wudhoo and travels to visit Allaah the
Exalted, is bestowed with a great favour in that Allaah honours those of
his servants who visit Him, and Allaah’s honouring of them is
increasing their Eemaan, showing benevelonce to them, rewarding them, raising
their ranks, removing their difficulties and making their hearts content and
happy.
36. The obligation to pray in congregation.
37. That the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi
wasallam) did not make a concession for the old blind man by allowing him to
leave the congregational prayer. How then can those who are fit and well be
allowed a concession?
38. That whoever abandons the congregational prayer has been
threatened with heedlessness and having a seal placed on his heart.
39. That staying away from the congregational prayer is a sign
of hypocrisy.
40. The extreme striving of the Companions (radiallaahu
anhu) for attending the congregational prayer inspite of difficult
circumstances.
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