The Orchard of Guidance.
Allah, Almighty and Glorious, said:
◁ And Allah would not punish them while you were among them ▷
“But Allah would not punish them while thou wast with them, nor will He punish them while they seek forgiveness.” (8:33)
On the authority of Fudalah ibn 'Ubayd (may Allah be pleased with him),
the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
"A servant remains safe from Allah's punishment as long as he seeks Allah's forgiveness."
Reported by Ahmad.
Benefit:
On the authority of Abu Burdah,
Abu Musa said:
"You used to have two safeguards among you:
His saying: ◁ And Allah would not punish them while you were among them ▷."
“But Allah would not punish them while thou wast with them, nor will He punish them while they seek forgiveness.” (8:33)
I believe he said:
"As for the Prophet (peace be upon him), he has passed away to his Lord,
while seeking forgiveness remains among you until the Day of Resurrection."