Indeed, it is We who have sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Qur'an progressively. 23 So be patient for the decision of your Lord and do not obey from among them a sinner or ungrateful [disbeliever]. 24 Mention the Name of your Lord, mornings and evenings. 25 and part of the night; bow down before Him and magnify Him through the long night. 26 As to these, they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a Day (that will be) hard. 27 We have created them and have given them strength. Had We wanted, We could have replaced them with another people like them. 28 This is indeed an advice; so whoever wishes may take the path towards his Lord. 29 But you will not unless God wills; surely God is ever All-knowing, All-wise. 30 He is Merciful to whom He will; but, for the harmdoers He has prepared for them a painful punishment. 31