Do the angels encompass the gatherings of remembrance (dhikr) in mosques but not in homes?
The angels encompass gatherings of remembrance (dhikr), whether in the mosque or elsewhere. Evidence for this includes:
1. Muslim's narration from Abu Hurairah: "No group of people gathers in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, except that tranquility descends upon them, mercy envelops them, the angels surround them, and Allah mentions them among those with Him." 2. The narration by the two Sheikhs (Bukhari and Muslim) from Abu Hurairah: "Indeed, Allah Almighty has angels who roam the roads, seeking the people of remembrance. When they find a group remembering Allah Almighty, they call out to one another: 'Come to what you seek!' So they encompass them with their wings up to the lower heaven." And in it, that Allah forgives them, and that "they are the companions; their companion will not be miserable." 3. Muslim's narration from Usaid ibn Hudair, when he was reciting the Qur'an, his horse became restless, and he saw something like a cloud with lights in it. He informed the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: "Those were the angels listening to you." 4. Al-Bazzar's narration from Anas: "Indeed, Allah has a contingent of angels who seek gatherings of remembrance. When they come upon them and encompass them... Allah, the Blessed and Exalted, says: 'Cover them with My mercy, for they are the companions; their companion will not be miserable.'"
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