It is also established in an authentic hadith concerning the angels who seek out people in gatherings of remembrance:

“They will say to the Lord Most High, ‘We found them glorifying You, praising You, and proclaiming Your greatness.’ He will ask, ‘What do they seek?’ They will reply, ‘They seek Paradise.’ He will ask, ‘Have they seen it?’ They will reply, ‘No.’ He will ask, ‘How would it be if they had seen it?’ They will reply, ‘Had they seen it, they would seek it all the more earnestly.’

“He will ask, ‘From what do they seek refuge?’ They will reply, ‘They seek refuge from the Fire.’ He will ask, ‘Have they seen it?’ They will reply, ‘No.’ He will ask, ‘How would it be if they had seen it?’ They will reply, ‘Had they seen it, they would seek refuge from it all the more earnestly.’ He will say, ‘I call you to witness that I have granted them what they seek and given them refuge from what they seek refuge from’”—or words to that effect.

“They will say, ‘Among them is so-and-so, a habitual sinner, who came for something he needed and sat with them.’ He will say, ‘They are the people; misery will not befall