The passing of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a pivotal moment for the early Muslim community. With the Prophet no longer there to receive revelations, a new challenge arose: how to ensure the Quran, which was scattered on various materials and memorized by many companions, would be preserved for all time? It was a task of immense historical and religious importance. So, who was the first leader to take on this monumental responsibility, gathering the divine text into the single, unified book we know today?
Question: Who compiled the Quran into a single book form after Prophet ﷺ ?
Options are:
- A) Uthman ibn Affan (R.A)
- B) Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A)
- C) Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (R.A)
- D) Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A)
Correct Answer is : C) Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (R.A)
Description:
After the death of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), many memorizers of the Quran were lost in battles, raising concerns about preserving the Quranic text.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) suggested to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (R.A) that the Quran should be compiled into a single book. In response to this critical need, Abu Bakr (R.A) ordered Zaid ibn Thabit (R.A) to undertake the task of compiling the Quran.
This effort ensured the preservation and consistency of the Quranic text for future generations (Sahih Bukhari 4986).
