In The Name Of Allah
The Beneficent The Merciful

Thus We have made you {true Muslims - real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his 'Sunnah' (legal ways)}, a 'Wasat' (just) (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad PBUH) be a witness over you and We made the 'Qibla' (prayer direction towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad PBUH) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those whom 'Allah' guided. And 'Allah' would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, 'Allah' is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind. 'Qur'an' 2:143