142. The
Fools among the people will say: "What hath turned them from the Qibla to which
they were used?" Say: To Allah belong East and West: He guideth whom He will to
a Way that is straight.
143. Thus
have We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that ye might be witnesses over
the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves; and we appointed the
Qibla to which thou wast used, only to test those who followed the Messenger
from those who would turn on their heels (from the Faith). Indeed it was (a
change) momentous, except to those guided by Allah. And never would Allah make
your faith of no effect. For Allah is to all people most surely full of
Kindness, Most Merciful.
144. We see
the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the heavens: now shall We turn thee to
a Qibla that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the
Sacred Mosque: wherever ye are, turn your faces in that direction. The people of
the Book know well that that is the truth from their Lord, nor is Allah
unmindful of what they do.
145. Even if
thou wert to bring to the people of the Book all the Signs (together), they
would not follow thy Qibla; nor art thou going to follow their Qibla; nor indeed
will they follow each other's Qibla. If thou after the knowledge hath reached
thee, wert to follow their (vain) Desires, then wert thou indeed (clearly) in
the wrong.
146. The
people of the Book know this as they know their own sons; but some of them
conceal the truth which they themselves know.
147. The
Truth is from thy Lord so be not at all in doubt.
148. To each
is a goal to which Allah turns him; then strive together (as in a race) towards
all that is good. Wheresoever ye are, Allah will bring you together. For Allah
hath power over all things.
149. From
whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred
Mosque; that is indeed the truth from thy Lord. And Allah is not unmindful of
what ye do.
150. So from
whencesoever thou startest forth, turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred
Mosque; and wheresoever ye are, turn your face thither: that there be no ground
of dispute against you among the people, except those of them that are bent on
wickedness; so fear them not, but fear Me; and that I may complete My favours on
you, and ye may (consent to) be guided;
151. A
similar (favour have ye already received) in that We have sent among you a
Messenger of your own, rehearsing to you Our Signs, and purifying you, and
instructing you in Scripture and Wisdom, and in new knowledge.
152. Then do
ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and reject not Faith.
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