Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night,-

Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.

Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise).

But keep in remembrance the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him whole-heartedly.

And have patience with what they say, and leave them with noble (dignity).

With Us are Fetters (to bind them), and a Fire (to burn them),

One Day the earth and the mountains will be in violent commotion. And the mountains will be as a heap of sand poured out and flowing down.

But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger; so We seized him with a heavy Punishment.

Whereon the sky will be cleft asunder? His Promise needs must be accomplished.

Thy Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint night and day in due measure He knoweth that ye are unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye, therefore, of the Qur'an as much as may be easy for you. He knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah's bounty; yet others fighting in Allah's Cause, read ye, therefore, as much of the Qur'an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good ye send forth for your souls ye shall find it in Allah's Presence,- yea, better and greater, in Reward and seek ye the Grace of Allah: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.