And from [part of] the night, pray with it [i.e., recitation of the Qur’ān] as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.
From part of the night arise to pray as an extra offering for you. It may be that your Lord will raise you to a praiseworthy station.
Bayna ma rajulun yamshi bi-tariq, ishtadda alayhi-l-atash, fa-wajada bi'ran fa-nazala fiha fa-shariba thumma kharaj, fa-idha kalbun yalhathu ya'kulu-th-thara mina-l-atash...
A man was walking along a road and became extremely thirsty. He found a well, climbed down, drank, and climbed out. He then saw a dog panting and licking the moist earth from thirst. The man said: This dog is as thirsty as I was. He climbed back down, filled his shoe with water, held it in his mouth as he climbed out, and gave the dog to drink. Allah was grateful and forgave him.