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The collection of the Quran during the reign of Abu Bakr was aimed at preserving it from any probable ______ or being lost.
The collection of the Quran during the reign of Abu Bakr was aimed at preserving it from any probable ______ or being lost.
alterations
The Quran was collected from various means such as palm branches, delicate stones, and from the companions who had ______ the Quran.
The Quran was collected from various means such as palm branches, delicate stones, and from the companions who had ______ the Quran.
memorized
The outcome of this collection was that the Quran had been preserved until the day of ______ for guidance.
The outcome of this collection was that the Quran had been preserved until the day of ______ for guidance.
Judgement
During Uthman's reign, the Quran was copied in one reading style to prevent conflicts and ______ regarding different reading styles.
During Uthman's reign, the Quran was copied in one reading style to prevent conflicts and ______ regarding different reading styles.
A principle for writing ______ was set for upcoming generations after the Quran was collected.
A principle for writing ______ was set for upcoming generations after the Quran was collected.
The written portions of Qurans were collected from delicate ______ where it used to be written.
The written portions of Qurans were collected from delicate ______ where it used to be written.
Zayd ibn Thabit (ra) was chosen to write down the Quran as he was one of the Prophet's ______.
Zayd ibn Thabit (ra) was chosen to write down the Quran as he was one of the Prophet's ______.
One of the reasons for the compilation's accuracy was that it conformed to what was confirmed in the final review with ______.
One of the reasons for the compilation's accuracy was that it conformed to what was confirmed in the final review with ______.
The Mushaf was collected in one book with verses and chapters ______ in order.
The Mushaf was collected in one book with verses and chapters ______ in order.
The compilation of the Quran took ______ months to complete.
The compilation of the Quran took ______ months to complete.
We can memorize Quran 1 or 2 ayahs daily, by doing this practice and small steps will enable us to memorize Quran in ___
We can memorize Quran 1 or 2 ayahs daily, by doing this practice and small steps will enable us to memorize Quran in ___
One reason to learn Quran is the deep ___ for the Holy book.
One reason to learn Quran is the deep ___ for the Holy book.
The Quran had been preserved in terms of memorization; learning the Quran by heart, as it was memorized by the ___ .
The Quran had been preserved in terms of memorization; learning the Quran by heart, as it was memorized by the ___ .
Prophet Mohammad used to order some companions to write down the revelation to preserve the ___ Book.
Prophet Mohammad used to order some companions to write down the revelation to preserve the ___ Book.
Many of the memorizers of the Holy Book were martyred in the battle of ___, there was a high risk of losing the words of Allah.
Many of the memorizers of the Holy Book were martyred in the battle of ___, there was a high risk of losing the words of Allah.
The portions of Quran in different places & in different ___ were revealed.
The portions of Quran in different places & in different ___ were revealed.
If Abu Bakr As Siddiq had not taken the advice of Omar ibn Al-Khattab, the Holy Book would not have been preserved in its original ___.
If Abu Bakr As Siddiq had not taken the advice of Omar ibn Al-Khattab, the Holy Book would not have been preserved in its original ___.
I would have compiled The Holy Book from all the available means such as palm ___ .
I would have compiled The Holy Book from all the available means such as palm ___ .
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Study Notes
Preserving the Quran
- Memorizing the Quran is highly encouraged.
- The Prophet (PBUH) taught his companions and they memorized portions immediately.
- The Prophet (PBUH) ordered some companions to write down the revelation to preserve it.
The Compilation of the Quran
- First Compilation: During the reign of Abu Bakr as -Siddiq (RA), after many companions who memorized the Quran were martyred, Omar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) suggested gathering the verses scattered on palm branches, stones, and in the memories of companions to prevent the Quran from being lost or distorted.
- Zayd ibn Thabit (RA), a scribe of the Prophet, compiled the Quran from those sources and by relying on what was confirmed in the final review with Jibril (AS).
- It took 15 months to complete.
- Second Compilation: During the reign of Uthman ibn Affan (RA), different groups of Muslims had variations in their recitation of the Quran. It was decided to compile a standard version of the Quran to prevent conflicts.
- The standard Mushaf was written and distributed to different Muslim communities.
Key Points about the Compilation
- The first compilation done by Abu Bakr (RA) secured the Quran from any probable loss or distortion.
- The second compilation by Uthman (RA) ensured a unified recitation of the Quran for all Muslims, preventing conflicts and establishing a standard for writing Mushafs for generations to come.
- The compilation was a significant effort to preserve the Quran, and it is a testament to the importance of the Quran to Muslims.
- The process involved multiple steps and sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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