So, if they had gone to the Prophet (S) for judgment and he...

So, if they had gone to the Prophet (S) for judgment and he judged for the benefit of one party, naturally the other party would have become displeased from the Messenger of Allah (S) and would have raised a tumult noisily, which was not appropriate with the position of the holy Prophet (S). Therefore, to avoid this matter and to protect the honour, rank, and amiability of the Prophet (S), they did not take the conflict to him.

Explanations The hypocritical Muslims refer to the divine leaders only when they encounter a difficulty and feel danger. "...they come to you.. .." The opponents usually justify their wrong actions. "... We intended naught but kindness ..." The hypocrites apply the swearing to Allah as a cover over their own goals. "... swearing by Allah ..." Among the deeds of the hypocrites is: showing a feature of benevolence, kindness and claiming the motto of peacefulness and exchanging agreements.

"Those are they of whom Allah knows what is in their hearts, therefore turn away from them, and admonish them and speak to them concerning themselves effectual words." The effort of the hypocrites is useless, because Allah knows both their interiors and their evil intentions, and manifests them at an appropriate time. "Those are they of whom Allah knows what is in their hearts ..." Also, the apology of the hypocrites is not done truthfully; otherwise they would not issue the command of rejection.

"And We did not send any Messenger save that he should be obeyed, by Allah's leave, and had they, when they were unjust to themselves, come to you and sought forgiveness of Allah and the Messenger ( also) had asked forgiveness for them, they would certainly have found Allah forgiving, Merciful. " Through the previous verses, the Qur'an has seriously condemned referring to the tyrannical arbitrators.