Meccan·Surah 73

المزمل

Surah Al-Muzzammil — Ayah 6

The Enshrouded One

20 Ayahs·Verse 73:6
73:6

إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ ٱلَّيْلِ هِىَ أَشَدُّ وَطْـًٔا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا

Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words.

Context in Surah Al-Muzzammil

Nearby ayahs help place verse 73:6 in sequence and meaning.

أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا

Or add to it, and recite the Qur'an with measured recitation.

إِنَّا سَنُلْقِى عَلَيْكَ قَوْلًا ثَقِيلًا

Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word.

إِنَّ لَكَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ سَبْحًا طَوِيلًا

Indeed, for you by day is prolonged occupation.

وَٱذْكُرِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ وَتَبَتَّلْ إِلَيْهِ تَبْتِيلًا

And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with [complete] devotion.