Explanation
Palestine is the land of prophets. Many prophets were born & died in Palestine, including Prophets Ibrahim, Lut, Dawood, Suleiman, Musa (AS). Baitul-Maqdis in Palestine was the first Qibla. Muslims prayed facing Baitul-Maqdis for around 14 years , after which Allah ordered the Qibla to be changed towards the Kaabah in 2nd hijri.
