those who were allowed to stay behind rejoiced at remaining behind and not accompanying the messenger of allah. they were averse to striving in the way of allah with their belongings and their lives and told others do not go forth in this fierce heat. tell them the hell is far fiercer in heat. would that they understand!
فرح المخلفون بمقعدهم خلاف رسول الله وكرهوا أن يجاهدوا بأموالهم وأنفسهم في سبيل الله وقالوا لا تنفروا في الحر قل نار جهنم أشد حرا لو كانوا يفقهون