What is the punishment for the one who abandons the congregational prayer?

Question:
What is the punishment for the one who claims that he prays the obligatory prayers at home, and frequently misses the congregational prayer in the mosque?

Answer:
His home, you mean? Yes. This is one who abandons a great obligation, which is the congregational prayer, and he is characterized by the traits of the hypocrites, who lag behind in prayer and pray in their homes. They are the hypocrites, except for those with valid excuses. It is permissible for a person to pray at home for an excuse, such as illness or fear. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The one who hears the call to prayer and has no excuse must pray in the mosque. If he prays at home, he has abandoned an obligation, and he has sinned. He must repent to Allah, be consistent in attending the congregational prayer, and not persist in this sin, which is missing the congregational prayer. Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I have seen us, and none of us missed it except a known hypocrite."