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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ______.
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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 ______.
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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.
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The compilation of the Quran took ______ months to complete.
The compilation of the Quran took ______ months to complete.
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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 ___
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One reason to learn Quran is the deep ___ for the Holy book.
One reason to learn Quran is the deep ___ for the Holy book.
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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 ___ .
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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.
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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.
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The portions of Quran in different places & in different ___ were revealed.
The portions of Quran in different places & in different ___ were revealed.
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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 ___.
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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
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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.
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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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Explore the significant efforts made to preserve and compile the Quran throughout Islamic history. This quiz covers the memorization practices encouraged by the Prophet (PBUH) and the crucial compilations during the reigns of Abu Bakr and Uthman. Test your knowledge on the key figures and processes involved in safeguarding the Quranic revelations.
