It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: As long as any one of you waits for the prayer, he is counted as being in prayer, and the angels continue to pray for his forgiveness as long as he remains seated at his place of prayer, saying: O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, have mercy on him, as long as he does not lose his ablution.