73:3-6

73:3-6

73:3

Half of it,- or a little less,

73:4

Or a little more; and recite the Qur’an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.

At this time there was only Surah 96., Surah 68,

and possibly Surah 74, and the opening Sura (Al-Hamd).For us, now, with the whole of the Quran before us, the injunction is specially necessary. The words of the Quran must not be read hastily, merely to get through so much reading. They must be studied, and their deep meaning pondered over. They are themselves so

beautiful that they must be lovingly pronounced in rhythmic tones

73:5

Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message.

73:6

Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing)the Word (of Prayer and Praise).

For contemplation, prayer, and praise, what

time can be so suitable as the night, when calm and silence prevail, the voices of the market-place are still,and the silent stars pour forth their eloquence to the discerning soul

References:

Yusuf Ali, Abdullah. Translation and Commentary of the Quran. (surah 73 verse 6)