Surah Al-Isra Ayah 79

وَمِنَ ٱلَّيْلِ فَتَهَجَّدْ بِهِۦ نَافِلَةً لَّكَ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُودًا

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 17:79 says: “And from [part of] the night, pray<sup foot_note=196684>1</sup> with it [i.e., recitation of the Qur’ān] as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that<sup foot_note=196683>2</sup> your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.<sup foot_note=196682>3</sup>”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 17:79 is in Surah Al-Isra, chapter 17 of the Quran.

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