The preceding verse, mentioned of ruining the house of God, and the center of worship; by invading the freedom of worship in them; and now the same argument is continued saying: East and West belongs to God, and wherever you turn your face you will be face to face with Allah, because He is OMNIPRESENT and ALL-KNOWING. That is to say: God is not chained or bound in a private place, such as mosque or church in order to be worshipped therein only. No where is empty of the presence of the OMNIPRESENT; and wherever you look to, you will find HIM present there.