Silsilah as-Sahihah 1242 — Everyone is responsible for their own crime

Sayyiduna Khushkhash Anbari (may Allah be pleased with him) says: I came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) with my son. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "Is this your son?" I said: Yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "You cannot be held accountable for his wrongdoing, and he cannot be held accountable for your wrongdoing (i.e., each of you is responsible for your own actions)."