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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3198 in the Book of Prophets.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3198 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophets), narrated by Narrated Aishah (ra):, states: "I heard the Prophet (ﷺ), "Souls are like recruited troops: Those who are like qualities are inclined to each other, but those who have dissimilar qualities, differ.""

Prophets

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

قَالَ قَالَ اللَّيْثُ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها قَالَتْ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الأَرْوَاحُ جُنُودٌ مُجَنَّدَةٌ، فَمَا تَعَارَفَ مِنْهَا ائْتَلَفَ، وَمَا تَنَاكَرَ مِنْهَا اخْتَلَفَ ‏"‏‏.‏ وَقَالَ يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ بِهَذَا‏.‏

I heard the Prophet (ﷺ), "Souls are like recruited troops: Those who are like qualities are inclined to each other, but those who have dissimilar qualities, differ."

Narrated by Narrated Aishah (ra):

Context

Aisha narrates this hadith where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ compares souls to recruited troops. He explains that souls with similar qualities tend to unite, while those with differing traits may clash. This metaphor illustrates the natural connections and divisions among people based on their inherent characteristics.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be observed in how friendships and communities form around shared values and interests. Understanding this can help foster better relationships by recognizing the importance of compatibility in personal and professional interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Spiritual Growth because it highlights the importance of social connections based on shared qualities and encourages personal development through understanding these dynamics.

Community Spiritual Growth