Only those would ask permission of you who do not believe in Allāh and the Last Day and whose hearts have doubted, and they, in their doubt, are hesitating.
Tadabbur (Reflection)
Theme of the Ayat
This verse speaks to the core theme of **At-Tawbah**.
The Insight
Reflect on the meaning: "Only those would ask permission of you who do not believe in Allāh and the Last Day and whose hearts have doubted, and they, in their doubt, are hesitating.".