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Is it a condition to be close to the speaker in gatherings of remembrance (dhikr) for a person to be included in the description mentioned in the Hadith: "The angels encompassed them and Allah mentioned them to those with Him"?

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Gathering for obedience to Allah, and in circles of knowledge and remembrance, is among the greatest forms of righteousness. Muslims in these gatherings should be keen on closeness and avoiding distance, following the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions. This leads to the closeness of hearts and helps the attendee focus on the lesson. Such gatherings have great virtues, such as the descent of tranquility, being enveloped by mercy, and being surrounded by angels. However, being spaced out is not a condition that prevents these virtues from being attained, as long as the person is listening attentively. Nevertheless, closeness is more in line with the and more complete in attaining virtue.

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