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YUSUFALI : How many towns have We destroyed (for their sins)? Our punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept for their afternoon rest.

PICKTHAL : How many a township have We destroyed! As a raid by night, or while they slept at noon, Our terror came unto them.

SHAKIR : And how many a town that We destroyed, so Our punishment came to it by night or while they slept at midday.

M& HILALI : And a great number of towns (their population) We destroyed (for their crimes). Our torment came upon them (suddenly) by night or while they were sleeping for their afternoon rest.