[Abu Hafsat]

Assalam alaikum,

The Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, was reported as having said:--"Ask yourself for a decision, ask your heart for a decision (saying it 3 times). Righteousness is that with which the soul is tranquil and the heart is tranquil, but sin is that which rouses suspicion in the soul and is perplexing in the breast; even if people give you a decision in its favour". [Mishkat]

Everyone has within him/her that sense of distinguishing right from wrong. And each person will be held accountable for using this sense. It is possible to twist facts and get people to give the decision that you want to hear; but if your heart is not at peace with that decision, then know that it is most likely sinful for you to act on it. Where a person sins enough then the heart becomes dead and the ability to feel disquiet dies...