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The majority of the blessed Verses of the Chapter in question indicate that when the Noble Prophet (S) had declared his Prophetic call, his opponents rose to confront and belie him. Thus, the Noble Prophet (S) was Divinely commanded to show tolerance to them. The occasion of the Revelation of the blessed Chapter is reflected in some of the traditions according to which upon receiving the earliest of the Revelations, he was stood in awe.

He came to Khadija, complained from physical discomfort and rested for a while. He bade his wife to wrap him in a garment when Gabriel revealed the blessed Verse "O you wrapped in garment!" unto him.[^1] The Merit of Reciting the Chapter According to a Prophetic tradition: "Whoever recites Surah al-Muzzammil, he will not face hardships in this world and the Hereafter." [^2] Other traditions have been narrated concerning the recitation of the blessed Chapter, though for the sake of brevity, mention is not herein made of them.

Stand [in prayer] all night, except a little. 3. Half of it or a little less than that, 4. Or a little more. And recite the Qur’an slowly and meditatively. 5. Since, We shall send down unto you a weighty Word. The tone of the opening Verses of the blessed Chapter reflects that the Noble Prophet (S) is Divinely called unto steadfastness and preparedness for an immense obligation acting upon which requires spiritual growth. The blessed Verses say: "O you wrapped in garment!

Stand in prayer all night, except a little.