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battle of Tabuk took place, except for the battle of Badr, and the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa Salam did not reproach those who were left behind in the battle of Badr, because his only wish at that time was to intercept the Quraysh caravan (which was carrying merchandise). The Quraysh went out to help their caravan then they met in a place that was not promised as Allah 'azza wajalla said. Indeed, the historical event of the Messenger of Allah with the most honorable of people (Muslims) was the battle of Badr, I also do not want my participation in the pledge of allegiance to be replaced by my participation in the battle of Badr, at which time we made a pledge (to stay on the path of Islam and jihad) and after that I was never late from the Messenger of Allah until the battle of Tabuk, and that was his last war and he announced people to leave (Then he mentioned a long hadith). Then I met the Prophet while he was sitting in the mosque while the Muslims were around him, he radiated light as bright as the moon, that is because when he gets a happiness, his face radiates light. Then I came and sat in front of him, he said: "Rejoice, O Ka'ab, with the best day you have had since your mother gave birth to you." I said: O Prophet of Allah, did it come from Allah or from the king? He said: "From Allah." Then he read: "Verily Allah has accepted the repentance of the Prophet, the emigrants and the Ansar who followed the Prophet in times of difficulty, after the hearts of some of them had almost turned away, then Allah accepted their repentance. Verily Allah is Most Gracious, Most Merciful. to them." (At Taubah: 117) and it was also revealed regarding us: "O you who believe, fear Allah, and be with the truthful." (At Taubah: 119) I said: O Prophet of Allah, indeed part of the proof of the sincerity of my repentance is that I will not speak unless it is true and I will spend all my wealth in the way of Allah and His Messenger. The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa Salam said: "Hold some of your wealth because it is good for you." I said: I still have my share in Khaibar. There is no greatest pleasure that Allah has given me after Islam apart from my honesty with the Messenger of Allah when I and two of my companions (namely Mirarah bin Rabi 'and Hilal bin Umayyah adhdhamri) were honest, if we told lies we would perish as they perish and I hope that Allah does not test someone's honesty like He tests me, I will not intentionally lie, I hope that Allah will keep me in the rest (of my life).