Muhammad, Muhammad devoted to prayer

O you who wraps himself [in clothing],¹

Arise [to pray] the night, except for a little -

Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muḥammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allāh determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it¹ and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qur’ān. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allāh and others fighting for the cause of Allāh. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakāh and loan Allāh a goodly loan.² And whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allāh. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allāh. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful.

Half of it - or subtract from it a little

Or add to it, and recite the Qur’ān with measured recitation.

Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.¹

Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue]¹ and more suitable for words.²

Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.

And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with [complete] devotion.

And your Lord glorify