Voluntary Prayers

But celebrate the praises of thy Lord, and be of those who prostrate themselves in adoration.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be) an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will thy Lord raise thee to a Station of Praise and Glory!

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Seest thou not that it is Allah Whose praises all beings in the heavens and on earth do celebrate, and the birds (of the air) with wings outspread? Each one knows its own (mode of) prayer and praise. And Allah knows well all that they do.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing;

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Patiently, then, persevere: for the Promise of Allah is true: and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and celebrate the Praises of thy Lord in the evening and in the morning.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

When We bestow favours on man, he turns away, and gets himself remote on his side (instead of coming to Us); and when evil seizes him, (he comes) full of prolonged prayer!

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night,-

Abdullah Yusuf Ali