The Fatwa Authority received a question regarding the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) warning against neglecting Friday prayers due to laziness or carelessness, especially for those upon whom the prayer is obligatory.

The Status of Friday Prayer in Islam
The Fatwa Authority explained that Friday prayer is one of the most important Islamic rituals, and attending it in congregation is a religious obligation. It plays a significant role in strengthening the bonds and unity among Muslims. Imam Al-Taqi Al-Subki mentioned in his "Fatawa" that the meaning of Friday (Jumu’ah) is the gathering of all believers in one place, symbolizing affection and unity among them.

Obligation of Congregational Prayer and Divine Command in the Quran
The Fatwa highlighted that Allah has prescribed Friday prayer to be performed in congregation, and it is not valid if prayed individually. This is supported by Allah’s words in the Quran:
"O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu’ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.
And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often that you may succeed."
— [Al-Jumu’ah: 9-10]
Religious Warning Against Neglecting Friday Prayer
The Fatwa Authority confirmed that the Sharia strictly warns those who deliberately miss Friday prayers without a valid excuse. They referenced the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them):

“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, then Friday prayer is obligatory upon him on Friday, except for the sick, the traveler, a woman, a child, or a slave. Whoever neglects it out of heedlessness or for business, Allah will be independent of him, and Allah is self-sufficient, Praiseworthy.”
— (Narrated by Al-Daraqutni and Al-Bayhaqi)

The Impact of Repeatedly Missing Friday Prayer

The Fatwa concluded by quoting scholars such as Al-Mulla Ali Al-Qari in "Mirqat Al-Mafatih," who explained that whoever misses Friday prayer three times out of negligence without a valid excuse, Allah seals his heart from receiving goodness.

Summary

From the above, it is clear that deliberately missing Friday prayer without a legitimate excuse, due to laziness or negligence, is forbidden and blameworthy in Islam. It is an obligation on those required to perform it, and the Prophetic tradition strongly warns against neglecting it.