Surely We have sent down the Koran on thee, a sending down; 23 Wherefore persevere thou with the commandment of thy Lord, and obey not thou of them, any sinner or ingrate. 24 And mention the name of your Lord [in prayer] morning and evening 25 And part of the night, prostrate thyself to Him; and glorify Him a long night through. 26 Surely these love the transitory and neglect a grievous day before them. 27 It is We Who created them, and We have made their joints strong; but, when We will, We can substitute the like of them by a complete change. 28 This surely is a reminder: Therefore whosoever desires may take the way to his Lord. 29 And what will you wish, except if Allah wills; indeed Allah is All Knowing, Wise. 30 He admits whoever He will into His grace and has prepared a painful punishment for the evil doers. 31