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It was by the mercy of Allahu ta’ālā that you, O Muhammad "sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam" , were lenient with them, that is, [that] you showed indulgence [toward them] when they disobeyed you; had you been harsh, ill-natured, and fierce of heart, brutish and coarse towards them, they would have dispersed, split away, from about you. So pardon them, pass over what they have done, and ask forgiveness for them, for their sins, until I forgive them, and consult them, find out their opinions, in the matter, that is, your affair in the battle and otherwise, in order to win their hearts over and so that you may be emulated [in this respect]; and indeed, the Prophet "sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam" would frequently consult them. And when you are resolved, to carry out what you wish after counsel, rely on Allahu ta’ālā, put your trust in Him and not in [any] counsel; for Allahu ta’ālā loves those who rely, on Him.