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8. The above Verse 2:177 also points out to the fact that without developing the qualities of truth and the fear of Allah, simply facing the East or West in prayers will not help. It is the Qiblah of heart, which is to be corrected first.
The Holy Prophet
said:
… Beware there is a piece of meat in (an human) body. If it is
correct, the entire body is correct; and if it upsets, the entire
body upsets. Beware that it is the heart.” (Bukhari:52)
Al-Quran states:
& Of course in it (i.e. in the historical facts stated in Al-Quran),
there is the food for thought for him, who has an awakened heart,
or who hears (Al-Quran) with the presence of mind.” (50:37)
Note that the other important tenets / deeds of Islam such as the fasting, performing Hajj, and participating in Jihad, which have not been stated in the above Verse 2:177, have been described in detail ahead, beyond the Verses relating to Al-Qisas & Will (Testament). (Note that Jihad has been only indicated in 2:177.)
