Does a person who fails to go to the Jumuah (Friday) prayer for three succeeding times without an excuse become a kafir (disbeliever)?

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Does a person who fails to go to the Jumuah (Friday) prayer for three succeeding times without an excuse become a kafir (disbeliever)?
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Not going to Friday prayers is a major sin. However, even if a Muslim has never gone to a Friday prayer, he does not become a kafir (disbeliever); he is considered to have committed a sin. If he repents sincerely and continues to pray, it is hoped that his previous sins are forgiven...

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