Volume 6, Book 60, Number 200:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Kab:
I heard Ka’b bin Malik talking about the story of the battle of Tabuk when he remained behind, “By
Allah, I do not know anyone whom Allah has helped for telling the truth more than me since I men –
tioned that truth to Allah’s Apostle till today, I have never intended to tell a lie. And Allah revealed to
His Apostle: “Verily! Allah has forgiven the Prophet, the Muhajirin………… and be with those who are
true (in words and deeds).” (9.117-119) (See Hadith No. 702 Vol 5).