O you wrapped ˹in your clothes˺!
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Stand all night ˹in prayer˺ except a little—
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
˹pray˺ half the night, or a little less,
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
or a little more—and recite the Quran ˹properly˺ in a measured way.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
˹For˺ We will soon send upon you a weighty revelation.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Indeed, worship in the night is more impactful and suitable for recitation.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
For during the day you are over-occupied ˹with worldly duties˺.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
˹Always˺ remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him wholeheartedly.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
˹He is the˺ Lord of the east and the west. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him, so take Him ˹alone˺ as a Trustee of Affairs.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Be patient ˹O Prophet˺ with what they say, and depart from them courteously.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
And leave to Me the deniers—the people of luxury—and bear with them for a little while.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran