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Sahih Muslim #6544

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الأَرْوَاحُ جُنُودٌ مُجَنَّدَةٌ فَمَا تَعَارَفَ مِنْهَا ائْتَلَفَ وَمَا تَنَاكَرَ مِنْهَا اخْتَلَفَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Souls are troops collected together and those who familiarised with each other (in the heaven from where these come) would have affinity, with one another (in the world) and those amongst them who opposed each other (in the Heaven) would also be divergent (in the world).
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) Saying:

Context

This hadith presents a profound insight into human relationships, stating that souls are like troops that align with one another based on familiarity and affinity. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains that those who recognize each other in the spiritual realm will find companionship in this world, while those who are at odds will similarly find discord. This highlights the significance of mutual understanding and connection among individuals.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages us to seek out and nurture relationships with those who share our values and beliefs. It reminds us that our connections can shape our experiences and interactions, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Souls of Believers because it conveys a fundamental understanding of human connections and the spiritual bonds that influence our relationships.

Prophetic TeachingsSouls of Believers

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This hadith is #6544 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) Saying:.

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