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This verse mentions news from the unseen. Prior to becoming a Muslim, when Abū Sufyān was returning after the Expedition of Uhud, he questioned himself: “Why are we returning without killing all the Muslims even though this is an ideal opportunity.” When they decided to go return to Uhud, suddenly the fear of Muslims struck their hearts to such an extent that they returned to Makkah abandoning their plan of a second attack.