Abu Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said regarding Allah the Exalted’s statement: ﴿And Allah would not punish them while you are among them, and Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness﴾ that this verse is about the Muslims. And regarding Allah the Exalted’s statement: ﴿But why should Allah not punish them﴾ he said that this verse is about the polytheists.
Hadith Referenceسنن سعید بن منصور / كتاب التفسير / 991