It is narrated from Hazrat Wathilah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah Almighty selected Kinana from among the descendants of Isma'il, then selected Quraysh from among the sons of Kinana, then selected Banu Hashim from among the Quraysh, and selected me from among Banu Hashim."