Ayah 1
O you who wraps himself [in clothing],
Ayah 2
Arise [to pray] the night, except for a little -
Ayah 3
Half of it - or subtract from it a little
Ayah 4
Or add to it, and recite the Qur’ān with measured recitation.
Ayah 5
Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.
Ayah 6
Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words.
Ayah 7
Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.
Ayah 8
And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with [complete] devotion.
Ayah 9
[He is] the Lord of the East and the West; there is no deity except Him, so take Him as Disposer of [your] affairs.
Ayah 10
And be patient over what they say and avoid them with gracious avoidance.