The Meaning of the Hadith: Souls Are Regiments
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Question:
We conclude this session with his second question. He asks: What is the meaning of the hadith, "Souls are regiments"?
Answer:
This means that souls are with their forms, so the souls of the good are drawn to the good, and the souls of the evil are drawn to the evil. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." There is no doubt that souls differ, with some joining others. The person of good finds comfort in the company of the people of good, in sitting with them and keeping them as companions, and he desires that. The person of evil is the opposite; he desires the company of the people of evil and is inclined toward them.
We conclude this session with his second question. He asks: What is the meaning of the hadith, "Souls are regiments"?
Answer:
This means that souls are with their forms, so the souls of the good are drawn to the good, and the souls of the evil are drawn to the evil. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." There is no doubt that souls differ, with some joining others. The person of good finds comfort in the company of the people of good, in sitting with them and keeping them as companions, and he desires that. The person of evil is the opposite; he desires the company of the people of evil and is inclined toward them.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/177 — archive.org (20:51)
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