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|H 657

“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.

BURDEN OF AUTHORITY

|H 658

“A person who is appointed to a position of authority over people will
not die except as a cheat on account of that which he had been
entrusted. For him, Allah forbids Paradise.”