Volume 6, Book 60, Number 90:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Volume 6 – 994 / 1700
SAHIH BUKHARI VOLUME 6 > BOOK 60: PROPHETIC COMMENTARY ON THE QUR’AN (TAFSEER OF THE PROPHET (PBUH))
During the lifetime of Allah’s Apostle, some men among the hypocrites used to remain behind him
(i.e. did not accompany him) when he went out for a Ghazwa and they would be pleased to stay at
home behind Allah’s Apostle When Allah’s Apostle returned (from the battle) they would put forward
(false) excuses and take oaths, wishing to be praised for what they had not done. So there was re –
vealed:–
“Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done, and love to be praised for what they
have not done..” (3.188)