* This verse was sent down concerning ‘Abd Allah b. Ubayy (the chief of the hypocrites). When asked to appear before the presence of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) for seeking forgiveness, he said twisting his head: ‘I will not go. I have believed and have paid Zakat (the Alms-due) on his advice. Now what is left except that I should now prostrate myself before Muhammad?’