Explanation

• Abdul Malik bin Marwan (5th Umayyad Caliph)
• Reign: 12 April 685 – 9 October 705

Had 4 sons who became Caliphs:

1. Al-Walid I (705–715 CE)
2. Sulayman (715–717 CE)
3. Yazid II  (720–724 CE)
4. Hisham (724–743 CE) 

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) had the shortest tenure among the Rashidun (Orthodox) Caliphs.

Additional information:

1. Abu Bakr – 632–634 CE (2 years - Shortest Tenure)
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab – 634–644 CE (10 years)
3. Uthman ibn Affan – 644–656 CE (12 years - Longest Tenure)
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib – 656–661 CE (5 years)
5. Hasan ibn Ali – 661 CE (about 6 months

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was appointed as the first Ameer-e-Hajj in 9 AH.
• In 9 AH (630 CE), Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) appointed him to lead the first official Hajj caravan under Islamic rule.
• He led about 300 Muslims from Madinah to Makkah.
• Later, Hazrat Ali (RA) was sent to proclaim the opening verses of Surah At-Tawbah during Hajj.
• In 10 AH (632 CE), the Prophet (ﷺ) personally performed the Farewell Hajj (Hajjat-ul-Wada).

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Explanation

• Suggested by: Hazrat Umar (RA)
• Approved by: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
• Compiled by: Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA)
• Reason: Martyrdom of many Huffaz in the Battle of Yamama (11 AH / 632 AD)
• Compilation Period: 11–13 AH (632–634 AD) during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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