Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: At-Tawba, Ayah 94
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(They will make excuse to you (Muslims) when ye return) from the Battle of Tabuk (unto them) in Medina, saying: we were not able to go forth with you. (Say) O Muhammad, to them: (Make no excuse) for staying behind, (for we shall not believe you) we will not believe your excuses. (Allah hath told us tidings of you) of your secrets and hypocrisy. (Allah and His messenger will see your conduct) after this, if you repent, (and then ye will be brought back) in the Hereafter (unto Him Who knoweth the invisible) Who knows that which is hidden from His servants; it is also said that the invisible is that which the servants do not know; it is also said that this means: that which will happen (as well as the visible) that which the servants do know; it is also said that this means: that which has already happened, (and He will tell you what ye used to do) and say whether it is good or bad.
Al-Jalalayn Commentary
They will make excuses to you for having stayed behind when you return to them from the campaign. Say to them ‘Do not make excuses; we will never believe you! God has already told us tidings of you that is He has already informed us of your true status. And God will see your work and so will His Messenger then you will be returned through resurrection to the Knower of the unseen and the visible meaning to God and He will tell you what you used to do’ and requite you for it.