Tafsir Ibn Abbas: At-Tawba, Ayah 27
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Then afterwards God will relent to whom He will from among them by their acceptance of Islam. And God is Forgiving Merciful.
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Ibn Abbas Commentary
(Then afterward) after fighting and the defeat (Allah will relent towards whom He will) towards those who repent amongst them; (for Allah is Forgiving, Merciful) towards him who repents.