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The fact is that illegal possession of something is wrong, and no court decision can justify a wrong. If a person's conscience says that he possesses something that is not his, then the right thing for him to do is to hand it over to the rightful owner and not expropriate another person’s right. A person’s conscience is the ultimate court. The biggest decision is that which is issued by the court of conscience. 77. The Same in Return A tradition of the Prophet of Islam reported in books of Hadith reads: “A believer chooses for others what he likes for himself.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 13) This is a very comprehensive principle of social ethics. Everyone knows what kind of behaviour they like and what kind of behaviour they don't like for themselves. This is what one should do with others. One should treat others as one would like to be treated and avoid treating others as one would not like for oneself. This principle of social morality is so simple and natural that it is known to every man and woman. All that is needed is for everyone to be sensitive in this matter. The sensitivity one shows towards oneself should be the same shown towards others. If people grasp this simple moral principle, society will become one of goodness and peace. 78. Economic Stability Once the Prophet of Islam observed: “When God makes a source of sustenance for someone, he should not give it up on his own except if one has to because of the compulsion of one’s circumstances.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 20649) According to the teachings of Islam, sustenance belongs to God. Therefore, when