It is narrated from Sayyiduna Sa’ib bin Abi Sa’ib (may Allah be pleased with him) that before Islam, he used to do business together with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). When Makkah was conquered, the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw him and said: I welcome my brother and business partner. In another narration, it is stated: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You were my business partner and the best partner; he never disagreed or argued in any matter. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: O Sa’ib! You used to do very good deeds in the time of ignorance, but they were not accepted by Allah Almighty; now such deeds from you will be accepted by Allah. Sayyiduna Sa’ib (may Allah be pleased with him) used to give people time in repayment and payment, and maintained ties of kinship.