The Meaning of Negation in the Hadith: “Whoever Hears the Call and Does Not Respond, There Is No Prayer for Him”

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) , is the negation here regarding the reality of the matter, or regarding its perfection?

Answer:
The negation here is regarding perfection. As for the reality, his prayer is valid. The majority hold that his prayer is valid, though he has committed a sin. His prayer is valid, though he has committed a sin. He does not have more than one prayer. Meanwhile, the one who prays with the congregation has twenty-seven prayers in terms of virtue. What is the difference between them? He missed the virtue, and he also committed a forbidden act, which is neglecting the congregational prayer. However, his prayer is valid in itself and sufficient, because he came and prayed in his house or in his place.
So he has one prayer, and the one who prays with the congregation has twenty-seven prayers or twenty-five prayers. Yes.