It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: In addition to the angels who record people’s deeds, there are other angels who roam the earth in search of the people of remembrance (dhikr). When they find a group engaged in remembrance, they call out to one another in a loud voice:“Come to your objective!”So they come and surround them up to the lowest heaven. (When these angels return,) Allah Almighty asks:“When you left My servants, what were they doing?”They say:“When we left them, they were praising You, declaring Your greatness, and remembering You.”(For ease, the conversation between Allah Almighty and the angels is presented in dialogue form):

Allah Almighty:“Have they seen Me?”
Angels:“No.”
Allah Almighty:“If they were to see Me, (how would they behave)?”
Angels:“If they were to see You, they would be even more intense and steadfast in praising, glorifying, and remembering You.”
Allah Almighty:“What is it that they are seeking?”
Angels:“They are asking for Paradise.”
Allah Almighty:“Have they seen Paradise?”
Angels:“No.”
Allah Almighty:“If they were to see Paradise, then?”
Angels:“If they were to see Paradise, their eagerness and desire for it would increase.”
Allah Almighty:“From what are they seeking refuge?”
Angels:“From the Fire.”
Allah Almighty:“Have they seen the Fire?”
Angels:“No.”
Allah Almighty:“If they were to see the Fire, then?”
Angels:“If they were to see it, they would flee from it even more intensely and would fear it even more.”
Allah Almighty:“(O angels!) I make you witnesses that I have forgiven them.”
Angels:“Among them is such-and-such a person who is a great sinner; he only came for some need, his intention was not to sit with them (so how was he forgiven)?”
Allah Almighty:“They are such a people that even their companion does not remain deprived.”