we have frequently seen you turn your face towards heaven. so we will make you turn in a direction for prayer that will please you. so turn your face now towards the sacred mosque and wherever you may be turn your faces towards it. those who were given the book know this to be the truth from their lord. god is not unaware of what they do.
قد نرى تقلب وجهك في السماء فلنولينك قبلة ترضاها فول وجهك شطر المسجد الحرام وحيث ما كنتم فولوا وجوهكم شطره وإن الذين أوتوا الكتاب ليعلمون أنه الحق من ربهم وما الله بغافل عما يعملون