Yusuf Ali
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.
Sahih International
And how many cities have We destroyed, and Our punishment came to them at night or while they were sleeping at noon.
Shakir
And how many a town that We destroyed, so Our punishment came to it by night or while they slept at midday.
Pickthall
How many a township have We destroyed! As a raid by night, or while they slept at noon, Our terror came unto them.
محمد جالندھری
اور کتنی ہی بستیاں ہیں کہ ہم نے تباہ کر ڈالیں جن پر ہمارا عذاب (یا تو رات کو) آتا تھا جبکہ وہ سوتے تھے یا (دن کو) جب وہ قیلولہ (یعنی دوپہر کو آرام) کرتے تھے