A: This Hadith is Sahih (authentic), and reads as follows: Allah has angels roaming the roads to search for the sessions of Dhikr. When they find some people remembering Allah, they call to one another and say, 'Come to what you are looking for.' They then encompass them until they reach heavens, and listen to Dhikr and righteous deeds.

Then, when they ascend to the heaven, Allah ask them about what they found ­ He (Glorified and Exalted be He) is the Best Knower ­ and they tell Him what they witnessed. There is no evidence for the Sufis in this Hadith.

Sufis are innovators and should abide by the Shari`ah (Islamic law) and perform lawful Dhikr. If they do this, this is good and they will be rewarded by Allah (Glorified be He) if they remain steadfast on Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism).

Dhikr includes teaching the Ever­Glorious Qur'an, the purified Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) and useful kinds of knowledge that benefit people with regard to their religion and worldly life, along with sincerely seeking the reward from Allah (Glorified be He).

Accordingly, the presence of angels in Dhikr gatherings is not a supporting evidence for the Sufis or their Bid`ahs (innovation in religion), which Allah has not ordained. Some of them offer acts of worship, which Allah has not set; some worship the dead in graves by seeking their help, making vows for them, circumambulating around their graves, etc.

They innovate kinds of Dhikr and `Ibadah (worship), which Allah has sent down no authority for, beside many other false Tariqahs (Sufi orders). We ask Allah to grant us and them guidance. May Allah grant us success!