Surely Allah turned in His Mercy towards the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) and (also) towards the Emigrants and the Helpers who followed him (even) in the hour of distress (of the battle of Tabuk), after (the situation emerged wherein) the hearts of a party of them had nearly deviated. Then He turned towards them with Bestowal and Mercy. Allah is indeed Most Compassionate and Ever-Merciful towards them.