The Meaning of the Angels’ Prayer for the Prophet

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the prayer of the angels for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) means seeking forgiveness for him, so how is that?

The Shaykh:
The prayer of the angels for the Prophet and for others is seeking forgiveness. Yes.

The questioner:
So how do we reconcile that?

The Shaykh:
Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) mentioned regarding the angels that they seek forgiveness for those who believe, . Yes.

The questioner:
I said, how do we reconcile this with the fact that Allah has forgiven the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for what came before of his sin and what came after?

The Shaykh:
It is an increase of good for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and also in this there is a share for the supplicant, in that it causes the intercession of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for him on the Day of Resurrection. Yes.