English translation
4678. Narrated ‘Abdullāh bin Ka’b: I heard Ka’b bin Mālik talking about the story of the battle of Tabūk when he remained behind, “By Allāh, I do not know anyone whom Allāh has helped for telling the truth more than me. Since I mentioned that truth to Allāh’s Messenger ﷺ till today, I have never intended to tell a lie. And Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ revealed to His Messenger: ‘Verily! Allāh has forgiven the Prophet, the Muhājirūn ... (up to) ... and be with those who are true (in words and deeds).’” (V.9:117-119) [See Vol. 5, Hadīth No. 4418]
