Some among them lingered in the city...

Some among them lingered in the city; others, under constant prodding by the Prophet, went to Jorf but came back. They kept plying between the camp and the city. Some of them came to the city to take items which were missing in the equipment, and some others wanted to hear the news. Still others returned to “enquire after the health of the Prophet.” There were also those companions who didn't go to Jorf at all.

They stayed in the city out of their “love” for the Prophet since they did not have the “heart” to leave him at a time when he was critically ill. But these protestations of “love” and “solicitude” for his welfare did not impress the Prophet…