Tamim al-Ta'i narrates that Sayyiduna Jabir bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Will you not form rows behind me the way the angels form rows before their Lord?" The people said: How do the angels form rows before their Lord? He said: "They complete the front rows and stand close together in the row."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الجيم / 1797