And the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: As long as a person waits for the prayer, he is counted as being in prayer, and the angels continue to supplicate for his forgiveness, saying: O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, have mercy on him, as long as he does not lose his ablution.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 8121