Then, the decision to make Kaaba the new Qibla at that time was also haq .

Then, the decision to make Kaaba the new Qibla at that time was also haq .” The Jews said: ‘Has bada [^4] (change) occurred in Lord when He ordered you to turn your face from Bayt–ul–Muqaddas towards Kaaba while praying?’ The Prophet (S) said: “This change in the Qibla cannot lead to bada in God. The truth is that He is aware of all the consequences. He is omnipotent over the advantages and benefits [of His orders]. He cannot make mistakes nor can anyone change His decisions.

God is higher over all these things.” Then the Prophet said to them: “Oh Jews! Tell me, does not God give a person a disease and then cure him? And He cures him and does He not give him an incurable disease? Is this bada for God? And is it not so that God gives life and takes it away? Does this lead to bada for God?” The Jews replied: ‘No.’ The Prophet (S) said: “Then just like this, God’s (S) prayed facing the Kaaba while before, he used to pray facing Bayt-ul-Muqaddas .

So, no bada occurred by His first order [so that there would be the necessity to give a new order] but that what happened was the need of time and the need of time changes in every era.” He (S) continued: “Does not God bring winter after summer and summer after winter and does this change in seasons manifest bada in God’s decision?” The Jews said: ‘No.’ The Prophet (S) said: “Then similarly, no bada occurred with the change of Qibla .” He (S) then said: “Has not God ordered us to wear thick and warm clothes in winter to protect ourselves from cold and in summer, to protect our bodies from the heat of summer?

Then, wasn’t the order given in summer against the order given in winter? So is this contradiction tantamount to bada ?” The Jews replied : ‘No.’ The Prophet (S) said: “Similarly, God gives you an order and it is in your interests. Then, at another time, He gives you a different order while keeping in view your interests. And then, when you will obey Him in both the situations, you will deserve His reward.” Then he (S) said: “Oh servants of God!

Think this way as if you are sick and the Lord of the world is your physician. So, the interest and welfare of the patients lies in acting upon the advice of physician. And not in considering the patients’ desires and fulfilling their wants. Thus, submit to Allah’s orders so that you will be among those who are successful.” Reference: al-Ihtajaj **, vol. 1, p. 81-86 [written by al-Allama Abu Mansur Ahmed Ibn Ali al-Tabarsi. d.