3:159 fabimaa raHmatim minal-laahi linta lahum* wa law kunta faZ-Zan galiyZal qalbi lanfaD-Duu min Hawlika fa'Åfu 'Anhum wastagfir lahum wa shaawirhum fiyl amr* fa idhaa 'Azamta fa tawak-kal 'Alal-laah* in-nal-laaha yuHib-bul mutawak-kiliyn

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Ahmed Raza Khan: Mohammed Aqib Qadri:
So what a great mercy it is from Allah that you (O dear Prophet Mohammed - peace and blessings be upon him), are lenient towards them; and if you had been stern and hardhearted (unsympathetic) they would have certainly been uneasy in your company; so forgive them and intercede for them and consult with them in the conduct of affairs; and when you decide upon something, rely upon Allah; indeed Allah loves those who trust (Him).

Yusuf Ali:
It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast Taken a decision put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).

Pickthal:
It was by the mercy of Allah that thou wast lenient with them (O Muhammad), for if thou hadst been stern and fierce of heart they would have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs. And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah loveth those who put their trust (in Him).