Chapter 7 of Quran (5) who wants to take heed?

The one who wants to take heed has to ask himself: 1) Where are the unbelievers among the people of Prophets Noah, Hūd, Şāliĥ, Lot, Shu`ayb etc.? 2) Where are Pharaoh and the unbelievers among Egyptians?
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The verse 7:4 of the Noble Quran declares:
How many a city, meaning its inhabitants, has Allah destroyed,
How many people of townships has Allah willed their destruction!
Allah destroyed a great number of towns for defying His Messengers and rejecting them. This behavior led them to earn disgrace in this life, which led them to disgrace in the Hereafter.
So Allah punishment, His chastisement came upon it at night or while they slept at noon.
In other words, sometimes it came upon it at night, and sometimes it came during the day.
Allah’s punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept for their afternoon rest.
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How many a community have We destroyed, with Our punishment falling upon them by night, or at midday while they were resting.
The destruction of past nations and communities serves as a very good reminder and warner.
The fact that they were so severely punished is utilized in the Quran as an inspiring element, which should alert human minds that have so far been oblivious of their situation and their duty.
Numerous have been those communities which were destroyed because of their rejection of the message of the truth.
Invariably, they were taken unawares, either in the dead of the night or at midday when people relax and sleep, feeling a sense of security
Both the depth of the night and the middle of the day when people have their naps are normally thought of as periods of security, when people can relax and sleep.
To be punished so severely at this particular time sounds much more horrific. It should also serve as a stronger reminder, helping people to take more heed.
The one who wants to take heed has to ask himself:
Where are the unbelievers among the people of Prophets Noah, Hūd, Şāliĥ, Lot, Shu`ayb etc.?
Where are Pharaoh and the unbelievers among Egyptians?
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The verse 7:4 in different translations:
Sahih International:
And how many cities have We destroyed, and Our punishment came to them at night or while they were sleeping at noon.
Pickthal:
How many a township have We destroyed! As a raid by night, or while they slept at noon, Our terror came unto them.
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.
Shakir:
And how many a town that We destroyed, so Our punishment came to it by night or while they slept at midday.
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