It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Allah Almighty forgave a man from the previous nations only because he was gentle in buying and selling, in payment, and in demanding repayment.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 14658
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، خ- بنحوه-: 2076، وهذا إسناد حسن فى المتابعات والشواهد لأجل زيد بن عطاء، وقد توبع