what is right” [al-Mumtahanah 12].

He, glorified and exalted be He, censured laughter and called for weeping—in the same surah in which He, exalted be He, said, “And that it is He who makes people laugh and weep” (43) [al-Najm 43]—with His words: “Do you then marvel at this discourse (59) and laugh, but do not weep?” (60) [al-Najm 59–60].

Likewise, when she disputed his statement, peace be upon him, “You hear what I say no better than they do,”