VERILY, [O believer,] it is We who have bestowed from on high this Qur'an upon thee, step by step - truly a bestowal from on high! 23 So persevere with the command of your Lord and do not pay any heed to the wicked and the unbelieving, 24 and glorify your Lord morning and evening; 25 And during part of the night adore Him, and give glory to Him (a) long (part of the) night. 26 These people (disbelievers) love the worldly life and neglect the terrifying day which will come. 27 We created them, and We strengthened their joints, but, when We will, We shall indeed exchange their likes. 28 This surely is a reminder: Therefore whosoever desires may take the way to his Lord. 29 And you do not please except that Allah please, surely Allah is Knowing, Wise; 30 For He admits into His mercy whomsoever He will; as for the evildoers, He has prepared for them a painful chastisement. 31