spite of its spaciousness and they felt awkward and uneasy. The hard times they lived and which  lasted  for over forty days were towered by an order to them to forsake their wives. After fifty days’ boycott
Allâh turned to them and revealed that in Qur’ân:
“And (He did forgive also) the three whom the Prophet (peace be upon him) left (i.e. he did not  give his judgement in their case, and their case was suspended for Allâh’s Decision) till for them  the earth, vast as it is, was straitened and their ownselves were straitened to them, and they  perceived that there is no fleeing from Allâh, and no refuge but with Him. Then, He accepted  their repentance, that they might repent (unto Him). Verily, Allâh is the One Who accepts  repentance, Most Merciful.” 9:118
Allâh’s turning to them was a great joy for both Muslims and the three concerned. The joy of the  stayers behind was unaccountable in aim and degree. It was the happiest day in their lives. The good  tiding cherished them and filled their hearts with delight. As for those who lingered due to disability or  sickness or any other serious excuse, Allâh, the Exalted said about them:
“There is no blame on those who are weak or ill or who find no resources to spend in holy  warfare (Jihad), if they are sincere (in duty) to Allâh and His Messenger.” 9:91
When he approached Madinah, the Messenger of Allâh (peace be upon him) said:
“Inside Madinah, there are certain men, who though being left back due to serious excuses, they  have, all the time, been with you. Lingerers as they are, they have been while you were passing  valleys or walking along roads.” “Do you mean that they have done that while they are still in
Madinah?” They wondered. “Yes though they are in Madinah.” The Prophet said.
The Invasion of Tabuk and its Far-Reaching Ramifications:
The effect of this invasion is great as regards extending and confirming the Muslims’ influence and  domination on the Arabian Peninsula. It was quite obvious to everybody that no power but Islam’s  would live long among the Arabs. The remainders of Jahiliyin and hypocrites — who used to conspire  steadily against the Muslims and who perpetually relied on Byzantine power when they were in need  of  support or help — these people lost their expectations and desires of ever reclaiming their  ex-influence.
Realizing that there was no way out and that they were to submit to the fait accompli, they gave up  their attempts.
From that time on, hypocrites were no longer treated leniently or even gently by the Muslims. Allâh  not  only bade Muslims to treat them severely but He also forbade them to take their gift charities or  perform prayer on their dead, or ask Allâh’s forgiveness for them or even visit their tombs. Allâh bade  the Muslims to demolish the mosque, which they verily appointed and used as a hiding place where  they might practise their plots, conspiracy and deceit. Some Qur’ânic verses were sent down  disclosing  them publicly and utterly so that everybody in Madinah got to know their reality.
The great impact that this invasion produced could be perceived in of the great number of delegations  who came successively to meet the Messenger of Allâh (peace be upon him). Naturally, deputations  used to come to meet him at the end of an invasion particularly after Makkah Conquest but they were  not as many as these nor were they as frequent as they were then in the wake of Tabuk event. It was  certainly the greatest.
The Qur’ânic Verses Relating to this Invasion:
Many a verse of Bara’a (Tauba) Chapter handling the event of Tabuk were revealed. Some verses  were  revealed before the march, while others after setting out for Tabuk, i.e.in the context of the battle.
Some other verses were also revealed on the Prophet’s arrival in Madinah. All of which covered the  incidents that featured this invasion: the immanent circumstances of the battle, exposure of the  hypocrites, the prerogatives and special rank earmarked for the strivers in the cause of Allâh,  acceptance of the repentance of the truthful believers who slackened and those who hung back, etc.
Some Important Events that featured that Year:
During this year many events of great significance took place. They were:
1. After the Messenger’s return from Tabuk, the sworn allegation of  infidelity between ‘Uwaimir Al-‘Ajlani and his wife took place.
2. Pelting with stones the Ghamidiyah woman who confessed committing