some of the dwellers of the desert came to the prophet seeking exemption from taking part in the battle. those who called god and his messengers liars also stayed home . the disbelievers will soon receive a painful punishment.
وجاء المعذرون من الأعراب ليؤذن لهم وقعد الذين كذبوا الله ورسوله سيصيب الذين كفروا منهم عذاب أليم