It is narrated from Sayyiduna Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Indeed, a servant seeks the pleasure of Allah Almighty and strives for it, until Allah Almighty says to Jibreel (peace be upon him): Verily, My such-and-such servant was seeking to please Me; beware! Now My mercy has been bestowed upon him. Jibreel (peace be upon him) says: Allah Almighty’s mercy has been bestowed upon such-and-such person. Then the bearers of the Throne repeat this statement, then the angels around them say it, until those in all seven heavens say the same phrase. Then this statement is sent down to the earth.