Sayyiduna Jabir bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with both of them) narrates: I have sat with the Prophet (peace be upon him) more than a hundred times. The companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite poetry to each other and mention incidents from the days of ignorance. The Prophet (peace be upon him) would sit silently. Sometimes, he (peace be upon him) would smile along with them.