Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

• Title: As-Siddiq (The Truthful) and Atiq (The Freed One)
• Companion of: Muhammad (PBUH)
• Status: First Caliph of Islam
• Known For: Faith, honesty, and loyalty

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Compiled During: Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)
• Suggestion By: Hazrat Umar (R.A)
• Compiler: Zayd bin Thabit (R.A)
• Reason: Martyrdom of Huffaz in Battle of Yamama
• Language: Arabic

Additional information:

• Quran was revealed over 23 years.
• First revelation came in 610 CE.
• Total Surahs: 114
• Total Juz (Paras): 30
• Standard copies were later distributed during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (R.A).

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The first official compilation of the Qur’an as a complete Mus’haf was done during the caliphate of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (R.A).
• It was done after the Battle of Yamama (633 CE) when many Huffaz were martyred.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Qur’an.
• Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) was assigned this important task.
• Final standard Mushaf distributed during Usman (R.A) era.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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