«الناس معادن خيارهم في الجاهلية خيارهم في الإسلام إذا فقهوا الناس تبع لقريش في هذا الشأن مسلمهم تبع لمسلمهم وكافرهم تبع لكافرهم تجدون من خير الناس أشد الناس كراهية لهذا الشأن حتى يقع فيه»
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"People are like mines (of minerals); those who were the best of them in the Days of Ignorance are the best of them in Islam, provided they gain understanding of the religion. People follow Quraysh in this matter: their Muslims follow their Muslims, and their disbelievers follow their disbelievers. You will find among the best of people the one who most dislikes this matter, until he becomes involved in it."
Hadith Referenceصحیح الجامع الصغیر / حرف النون / 6796