The first Qibla in Islam was Bayt al-Maqdis (Al-Aqsa) in Jerusalem. Muslims prayed towards this direction for several years before the Qibla was changed to the Kaaba in Makkah. The Kaaba is believed to be a sacred site built by Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, and its use as the Qibla was ordained by Allah in several verses. The Qibla of Baitul-Maqdis was also shared with the Jews in Madina, who also offered their prayers by turning towards Baitul-Maqdis. However, the Jews were not pleased with this common Qibla with the Muslims and felt threatened by the rapid rise of Islam, which was slowly leading to a decrease in the power and impact of Jews in the peninsula. The Qibla was changed to the Kaaba in Makkah after the revelation of Quranic verses during a prayer congregation.