It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that we used to attend the gatherings of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would remain silent most of the time and would laugh little. However, in the presence of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the companions would recite poetry and mention incidents from the days of ignorance and laugh, but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would only smile.