he has relented towards the three also whose case was left undecided and even the earth with all its expanse had become narrow for them and their lives were confined and they came to realise there was no refuge for them except in god. so he softened towards them that they may repent for god surely accepts repentance and is merciful.
وعلى الثلاثة الذين خلفوا حتى إذا ضاقت عليهم الأرض بما رحبت وضاقت عليهم أنفسهم وظنوا أن لا ملجأ من الله إلا إليه ثم تاب عليهم ليتوبوا إن الله هو التواب الرحيم