Quran (42:5) – “The skies are almost split asunder from above as the angels sing their Lord’s praise and SEEK FORGIVENESS FOR THOSE ON EARTH, Allah is Indeed the most forgiving, the Most Merciful”
On one hand, mankind goes against Allah’s will and Allah’s just punishment is upon our heads. On the other hand, the angels seek forgiveness for mankind!
The angels know that Shaitan wants the score of Hell to increase while Allah wants worst of people to improve and increase score of paradise. Thus, they are not against what Allah wants but against what Shaitan wants.
May Allah Guide us to be like the angels.