Hiring

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Allah did not send any
Prophet but who shepherded sheep." His companions asked him, "Did you do
the same?" The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied, "Yes, I used
to shepherd the sheep of the people of Mecca for some Qirats."

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