33.13 . And when a party of them said : O folk of Yathrib! There is no stand ( possible ) for you , therefor turn back . And certain of them ( even ) sought permission of the Prophet , saying : Our homes lie open ( to the enemy ) . And they lay not open . They but wished to flee .
Description : The treacherous ways of the Children of Israel in Medina including their hypocrisy and lies are narrated in detail. This is contrasted beautifully with the courage, honour and selflessness of the Companions of the noble Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم .