Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he said: "Allah has not sent any prophet except that he herded sheep." The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked, "Did you (also herd sheep)?" He said: "Yes! I used to herd the sheep of the people of Makkah for some qirats (a small wage)."