Is a man excused for missing the congregational prayer because of a cold?

Question : If it is at the least stage, we say: leave the congregation so that the heart is not distracted.

Answer : It has no benefit. If his heart is distracted, he may sit; there is no harm. It is a cold. But does the one with a cold get distracted if he prays, and if he prays at home, is he not distracted? What does he gain if he prays at home? What does he benefit? Yes, he benefits from rest, and a cold is one of the strongest things for healing. It is possible for a person to go out to rest. We say: rest.