Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: At-Tawba, Ayah 45
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(They alone ask leave of you) to stay behind and not take part in jihad (who believe not in Allah and the Last Day) in the depth of their hearts, (and whose hearts feel doubt, so in their doubt they waver) they are bewildered.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
They alone ask leave of you to stay behind who do not believe in God and the Last Day and whose hearts are doubtful uncertain about religion so in their doubt they waver they are confused.