Rowwad Translation Center — 206

9:118 [And Allah also turned in mercy to] the three who stayed behind[1], until the earth became constrained to them, despite its vastness, and their souls became a burden to them, and they realized that there was no refuge from Allah except in Him. Then He turned to them in mercy, so that they might repent, for Allah is the Accepter of Repentance, the Most Merciful.

9:119 O you who believe, fear Allah and be with those who are truthful[1].

9:120 It was not for the people of Madinah and the Bedouins around them to stay behind the Messenger of Allah[1] or to prefer their own lives to his. That is because whenever they suffer any thirst, weariness or hunger in the cause of Allah, or tread a place which enrages the disbelievers, or inflict any loss upon an enemy, a righteous deed is recorded for them. Allah does not let the reward of those who do good to go to waste.

9:121 Nor do they spend anything [for Allah’s cause], small or large, or cross a valley, but it is recorded for them, so that Allah may give them the best reward for what they used to do.

9:122 It is not right for the believers to march forth all at once; a group from every party among them should go forth to acquire deeper knowledge of the religion, in order to warn their people when they return to them, so that they may be cautious.