Al-Isra, ayah 78
Quran 17:78 — Al-Isra · "Establish prayer at the decline of the sun…"
Verse 78 of 111 · Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) — The Night Journey. This is the 17th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 15.
أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ لِدُلُوكِ الشَّمْسِ إِلَىٰ غَسَقِ اللَّيْلِ وَقُرْآنَ الْفَجْرِ ۖ إِنَّ قُرْآنَ الْفَجْرِ كَانَ مَشْهُودًا
Aqimis Salaata liduloo kish shamsi ilaa ghasaqil laili wa quraanal Fajri inna quraa nal Fajri kaana mashhoodaa
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
Translations of Al-Isra 17:78
4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.
Aqimis Salaata liduloo kish shamsi ilaa ghasaqil laili wa quraanal Fajri inna quraa nal Fajri kaana mashhoodaa
- Saheeh International
- Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
- Marmaduke Pickthall
- Establish worship at the going down of the sun until the dark of night, and (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn. Lo! (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn is ever witnessed.
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali
- Establish regular prayers - at the sun's decline till the darkness of the night, and the morning prayer and reading: for the prayer and reading in the morning carry their testimony.
- Kementerian Agama RI
- Dirikanlah shalat dari sesudah matahari tergelincir sampai gelap malam dan (dirikanlah pula shalat) subuh. Sesungguhnya shalat subuh itu disaksikan (oleh malaikat).
Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.
1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.
1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.
Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.
Surrounding verses in Surah Al-Isra
[That is Our] established way for those We had sent before you of Our messengers; and you will not find in Our way any alteration.
Next · Al-Isra 17:79And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.
Frequently asked about Al-Isra 17:78
What does Quran 17:78 say?
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed. This is verse 78 of Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء, "The Night Journey"), a Meccan surah.
What is the Arabic text of Surah Al-Isra verse 78?
The Arabic text: أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ لِدُلُوكِ الشَّمْسِ إِلَىٰ غَسَقِ اللَّيْلِ وَقُرْآنَ الْفَجْرِ ۖ إِنَّ قُرْآنَ الْفَجْرِ كَانَ مَشْهُودًا — transliteration: Aqimis Salaata liduloo kish shamsi ilaa ghasaqil laili wa quraanal Fajri inna quraa nal Fajri kaana mashhoodaa.
Which juz and page is Quran 17:78 in?
Al-Isra 17:78 appears in Juz 15, on Mushaf page 290.
How many verses does Surah Al-Isra have?
Surah Al-Isra contains 111 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 17th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.
About Surah Al-Isra
Surah Al-Isra (الإسراء) — The Night Journey — is the 17th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 111 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.