It is narrated from Sayyiduna Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: In matters of governance, people follow the Quraysh. Those who were good before Islam are also good after accepting Islam, provided they gain understanding in religion. By Allah! If I did not fear that the Quraysh would become arrogant, I would have informed them of the status of their good people in the sight of Allah Almighty.