When there comes to them any news of peace or fear, they spread it around. Had they referred it to the Messenger (blessing and peace be upon him) or those of them who are in command (instead of making it public), then those among them who can draw conclusion from some matter would have found it (i.e. the truth of the news). Had there not been Allah’s Favour to you and His Mercy, certainly you would (all) have followed Satan except only a few.