And likewise Allah turned in forgiveness to the three who were stayed behind from the Ansar-and they are Ka'b bin Malik and Hilal bin Umayyah and Murarah bin ar-Rabi'-they stayed behind from the Messenger of Allah peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and they grieved an intense grief, until when the earth became constricted upon them by its vastness with grief and regret because of their staying behind, and their souls became constricted upon them for what struck them of the concern, and they were certain that no refuge from Allah except to Him, Allah Glorified and Exalted be He granted them success to the obedience and the return to what He is pleased with Glorified be He. Indeed Allah He is the One who accepts much repentance for His servants, the Most Merciful to them.