Learning Islam from Scratch

How was the first Qur’an book compiled? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 25

March 17, 2026·6 min
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After the Prophet's passing, how did the Qur'an move from people's hearts onto paper? In Episode 25, Haira and Mansur discuss the emergency that led to the first compilation under Abu Bakr (RA) and the standardized edition under Uthman (RA). Learn about the rigorous "Two-Factor Authentication" system used by Zaid bin Thabit and why preserving a single version was vital for history.

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