Some of the dwellers of the desert (who were not able to join the army) came to the Prophet seeking exemption from taking part in the battle. Those who called God and His Messengers liars also stayed home (with those who were truly exempt). The disbelievers will soon receive a painful punishment.
また（遊牧の）アラビア人の中からも，許しを求め（出征免除の）弁解に来た者があった。これらアッラーとその使徒を偽わる者は皆，（只家に）居残っていた。これら不信心の者は，やがて痛ましい懲罰を受けるであろう。