if they had intended to go out they would surely have made preparations. but god did not like their setting forth and they were held back and told stay at home with those who stay behind.
ولو أرادوا الخروج لأعدوا له عدة ولكن كره الله انبعاثهم فثبطهم وقيل اقعدوا مع القاعدين