and so we have made you a median nation in order that you will be a witness above the people and that the messenger be a witness above you. we did not change the direction that you were facing except that we might know who followed the messenger from him who turned on both his heels. though it was a hardship except for those whom allah has guided. but allah would never waste your faith. indeed allah is gentle with people the most merciful.
وكذلك جعلناكم أمة وسطا لتكونوا شهداء على الناس ويكون الرسول عليكم شهيدا وما جعلنا القبلة التي كنت عليها إلا لنعلم من يتبع الرسول ممن ينقلب على عقبيه وإن كانت لكبيرة إلا على الذين هدى الله وما كان الله ليضيع إيمانكم إن الله بالناس لرءوف رحيم