The night of Meraj, Jibreel (May peace be upon him) presented a great example of respect and reverence of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). When he came to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), he did not enter the house from the door, but entered the house from the roof. The rule is:
And it is no righteousness that you enter your houses from the rear. Surah Baqarah (2:189)
One reason is that entering house in a strange manner is an indication is that the journey is also wondrous. Entering the house from the roof is an indication that the journey is also going to be one of ascent.
Another reason is that Whenever Jibreel (May peace be upon him) came to the presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), he would become the very personification of respect and would request permission. Out of respect, he would not come closer to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) suddenly, but he would be constantly requesting the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). When the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would grant him permission, then he would come close to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and with sit parallel-legged.
Thus, in many different types of books of Hadith like the Sihah, Sunan, etc., there are many Hadith of this kind. As an example, the following Hadith is being reproduced here:
Translation of Hadith: It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (May Allah be well pleased with him), he says: We were present before the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). Suddenly a person with a beautiful face, fragrant odor and in a clean dress came to His presence and said: