It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you will be questioned about his flock. The ruler is a shepherd and will be questioned about his subjects. A man is a shepherd over the members of his household, and a woman is a shepherd over her husband's house, and a servant is a shepherd over his master's wealth." I heard these words from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and I think the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: "And a man is a shepherd over his father's house."