73:2Stay up during the night, except a little.

73:3For half of it, or reduce it a little.

73:4Or add to it; and chant the Quran rhythmically.

73:6The vigil of night is more effective, and better suited for recitation.

73:10And endure patiently what they say, and withdraw from them politely.

73:11And leave Me to those who deny the truth, those of luxury, and give them a brief respite.

73:12With Us are shackles, and a Fierce Fire.

73:15We have sent to you a messenger, a witness over you, as We sent to Pharaoh a messenger.

73:16But Pharaoh defied the Messenger, so We seized him with a terrible seizing.

73:20Your Lord knows that you stay up nearly two-thirds of the night, or half of it, or one-third of it, along with a group of those with you. God designed the night and the day. He knows that you are unable to sustain it, so He has pardoned you. So read of the Quran what is possible for you. He knows that some of you may be ill; and others travelling through the land, seeking God’s bounty; and others fighting in God’s cause. So read of it what is possible for you, and observe the prayers, and give regular charity, and lend God a generous loan. Whatever good you advance for yourselves, you will find it with God, better and generously rewarded. And seek God’s forgiveness, for God is Forgiving and Merciful.