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ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ONE'S ACTIONS

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“Every one of you is a guardian and held accountable for that which he is entrusted. A ruler is a guardian and held accountable for that which he is in care. A man is a guardian in respect of his household. A woman is a guardian in respect of her husband's house and children. Therefore each one of you is a guardian, accountable for whatever is in your care.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to ibn Omar who related that the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said this.