The Meaning of His Saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “Whoever abandons the 'Asr prayer, his deeds are nullified”

Question:
May Allah reward you. This is a listener who did not use a pseudonym and did not mention his name. In his first question, he says: Regarding abandoning [the prayer], he says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I hope for an explanation of the meaning of this noble hadith and a mention of what is intended by it. Does it refer to the congregational prayer, or what is intended by it?

Answer:
The meaning of abandoning the 'Asr prayer is deliberately missing its time. If one deliberately misses its time and prays it after its time has passed, then he has abandoned it. And whoever abandons it, his deeds are nullified. This is because whoever deliberately abandons the prayer until its time has passed is a disbeliever, as evidenced by this hadith. For deeds are not nullified unless their owner is a disbeliever or one who associates partners with Allah. So, in reality, this hadith is a severe warning. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. It indicates the exaltation of the status of prayer, the obligation of performing it in its time, and not delaying it beyond its time. Yes.