So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].
[اى پيامبر،] به مِهر و بخشايشى از خداست كه براى ايشان نرم شدى، و اگر درشتخوى سخت‌دل بودى از گرد تو پراكنده مى‌شدند. پس، از آنان درگذر و براى ايشان آمرزش بخواه و با آنان در كار [جنگ‌] مشورت كن، و چون بر [كارى‌] دل بنهادى بر خداى توكل كن كه خدا توكل كنندگان را دوست دارد.