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O you who wraps himself [in clothing],

    

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

     

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Half of it - or subtract from it a little

      

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Or add to it, and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation.

     

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Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.

        

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

      

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Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.

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

         

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[He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs.

       

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And be patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.