Stand (to pray) all night, except a little -
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Half of it or a little less than that,
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Or a little more. And recite the Qur’ân (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style.1
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Verily, We shall send down to you a weighty Word (i.e. obligations, laws).
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing oneself, and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allâh).
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Verily, there is for you by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties.
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
And remember the Name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with a complete devotion.
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
(He Alone is) the Lord of the east and the west; Lâ ilâha illâ Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). So take Him Alone as Wakîl (Disposer of your affairs).1
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
And be patient (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) with what they say, and keep away from them in a good way.
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
And leave Me Alone to deal with the beliers (those who deny My Verses), those who are in possession of good things of life. And give them respite for a little while.
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan
Verily, with Us are fetters (to bind them), and a raging Fire.
— Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali & Muhammad Muhsin Khan