As the words of this verse are inclusive of both types of thoughts, voluntary and involuntary, the noble Companions (Sahaba) got extremely worried when this verse was revealed that if a person was to account for their involuntary thoughts as well, who would escape censure. When they expressed this worry in front of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, he instructed them that they must firmly resolve to obey all commands that Allah Ta'a revealed, and say "سمعنا و اطعنا" meaning "we heard, and we obeyed". The Sahaba, may Allah Ta'alah be pleased with them all, did as they were told, and upon this the following verse of the Quran was revealed "لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللّٰهُ نَفۡسًا اِلَّا وُسۡعَهَا" "Allah does not burden anyone beyond his or her capacity".
This verse reassured the Sahaba that they will not be held accountable for involuntary thoughts and this brought them great peace of mind.
From Ma'ariful Quran, by Mufti Muhammad Shafi Rehmatullah Elaih
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