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Those We gave Scripture know it as well as they know their own sons, but some of them hide the truth that they know.

The truth is from your Lord, so do not be one of those who doubt.

Each community has its own direction to which it turns: race to do good deeds and wherever you are, God will bring you together. God has power to do everything.

[Prophet], wherever you may have started out, turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque- this is the truth from your Lord: He is not unaware of what you do-

wherever you may have started out, turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; wherever any of you may be, turn your faces towards it, so that people may have no argument against you- except for the wrongdoers among them: do not fear them; fear Me- and so that I may perfect My favour on you and you may be guided,

just as Wehave sent among you a Messenger of your own to recite Our revelations to you, purify you and teach you the Scripture, wisdom, and [other] things you did not know.

So remember Me; I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and never ungrateful.

You who believe, seek help through steadfastness and prayer, for God is with the steadfast.