I have never seen the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) laughing so he…

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Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: I have never seen the Prophet (may Allah's peace and bl…

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ أُمِّ المُؤْمِنين رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا، قَالَتْ: مَا رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مُسْتَجْمِعًا قَطُّ ضَاحِكًا، حَتَّى أَرَى مِنْهُ لَهَوَاتِهِ، إِنَّمَا كَانَ يَتَبَسَّمُ.

‘Ā’ishah, Mother of the Believers, (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: I have never seen the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) laughing so heartily to the extent of seeing his uvulae; rather, he would only smile.

Explanation of the hadith: I have never seen the Prophet (may Allah's peace and bl…

Lessons: I have never seen the Prophet (may Allah's peace and bl…

• The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to smile rather than laugh as an expression of pleasure or admiration.
• Ibn Hajar said: I have never seen him laughing so heartily in such a way that he would be fully laughing and totally indulged in laughter.
• Excessive laughter and loud giggling are not among the qualities of the righteous.
• Excessive laughter damages one's prestige and respect among his fellows.

Categories : Prophet's Laughing