Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: At-Tawba, Ayah 93
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(The road (of blame) is only against those who ask for leave of thee) to stay at home (when they are rich) these are 'Abdullah Ibn Ubayy, Jadd Ibn Qays, Mu'attib Ibn Qushayr and their host who were about 70 men. (They are content to be with the useless) with the women and children. (Allah hath sealed their hearts so that they know not) Allah's command nor do they genuinely believe.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
The way of blame is only against those who ask leave of you to stay behind when they are rich. They are content to be with those who stay behind and God has set a seal on their hearts so that they do not know a similar statement has already been made.