Truly, it is We who have revealed to you the Quran, a gradual revelation. 23 Therefore be patient with constancy to the Command of thy Lord, and hearken not to the sinner or the ingrate among them. 24 Mention the Name of your Lord, mornings and evenings. 25 Prostrate before Him and glorify Him extensively during the night. 26 As to these, they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a Day (that will be) hard. 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 is indeed a Reminder, so that he who will, takes a path to his Lord. 29 But you cannot will it unless God wills [to show you that way]: for, behold, God is indeed all-seeing, wise. 30 He admits to His mercy whomever He wants. For the unjust He has prepared a painful punishment. 31