The Meaning of the Hadith: (Whoever misses the 'Asr prayer, it is as if his family and wealth were cut off)

Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: In the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Whoever misses the 'Asr prayer, it is as if his family and wealth were cut off," what is meant by missing the prayer? Is it missing it with the congregation, or is it the expiration of the time for 'Asr?

Answer:
It is the expiration of the time; what is intended is the expiration of the time. "It is as if his family and wealth were cut off" means it is as if he was struck in his person and his wealth; destruction befell him. This is a severe warning.