ON THE SUBJECT OF 212 THE VIRTUE OF PRAYING DURING THE NIGHT Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "As for the night there is a voluntary deed for you to keep vigil in part of it. Perhaps your Lord will raise you to a praiseworthy station." 17:79 Koran "Whose sides forsake their couches as they supplicate to their Lord in fear and hope; who give in charity of that which We have given them." 32:16 Koran "They slept but a little at night." 51:17 Koran