BENEFIT 492: Birds of a feather flock together

The Prophet ﷺ said: ((الأرواح جنودٌ مُجنَّدةٌ، فما تعارف منها ائتلف، وما تناكر منها اختلف)) "Souls are like conscripted soldiers: those that recognise one another are drawn together, and those that reject one another differ and part." [رواه البخاري معلقا بصيغة الجمع] Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah commented: "(Souls are like conscripted soldiers)) categorised into types and classified into groups: this one is a believer, this one is a hypocrite, this one is mixed — his heart is confused, this one is predominantly inclined toward such-and-such, and this one is predominantly inclined toward such-and-such. Those that recognise one another will find mutual harmony, and those that find one another unfamiliar will differ. Thus, those who find familiarity in something will agree upon it and unite upon it. Whoever becomes acquainted through faith, guidance, and love for the sake of Allāh — their hearts will be united, even if lands and distances separate them. And those who find mutual unfamiliarity will differ in accordance with their beliefs and with what their souls conceal of secrets and intentions. Love for the sake of Allāh and righteous deeds bring souls together, even if they are far apart. And disbelief, sins, innovations, and whims also bring souls together, even if distant from one another. We ask Allāh for safety." [end of quote] Source: https://binbaz.org.sa/audios/3626/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A9