Sahih al-Bukhari 7138
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Surely! Everyone of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charges: The Imam (ruler) of the people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects; a man is the guardian of his family (household) and is responsible for his subjects; a woman is the guardian of her husband’s home and of his children and is responsible for them; and the slave of a man is a guardian of his master’s property and is responsible for it. Surely, everyone of you is a guardian and responsible for his charges.”
- This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari 7138 conveys the message that everyone has responsibilities as guardians for those under their care. It highlights the roles and responsibilities of various individuals, including rulers, men, women, and slaves, in their respective positions. They are all accountable for fulfilling their duties and taking care of those entrusted to them. This hadith emphasizes the concept of guardianship and responsibility in Islam, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling these duties with diligence and care.
