Islamic

• How the Qur'an was compiled to preserve it for Muslims after the death of prophet Muhammad PBUH

  1. Abu Bakr appointed Zaid ibn Thabit to compile all the written verses of the Qur'an into one collection

  2. Verses were verified by those who had memorized the entire Qur'an at the hands of the Prophet himself

  3. Concept of tawatur (multiple attested sources) used to ensure every verse was conveyed by the Prophet

  4. Zaid penned the completed text which became known as the Suhuf and gave it to Abu Bakr
• With the death of the Prophet, the leadership of the Muslim community passed to his close friend Abu Bakr
• Abu Bakr was quickly beset by conflict on the outskirts of the now considerably large Muslim state
• The battle of Yamamah saw 70 of those who had memorized the Qur'an killed
• This highlighted the critical issue of preserving the entirety of the Qur'an, which was in danger if the memorisers were all killed
• To be 100% sure that a verse of the Quran was in fact a verse of the Quran, it needed to have multiple independent chains of transmissions from different memorizers of the Quran
• The completed text penned by Zaid became known as the Suhuf and was given to Abu Bakr, becoming the official text of the Qur'an
• They are urged to avoid sinful behavior and to seek repentance for any wrongdoing, understanding that accountability awaits them in the hereafter
• Archangels


  • They hold significant roles and importance in Islamic theology
  • They serve as messengers and servants of Allah who carry out various tasks in the celestial realm
• Gabriel (Jibril)


  • The chief archangel
  • Responsible for delivering messages from Allah to His prophets and messengers
  • Played a crucial role in conveying the revelations of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) over a period of 23 years
  • His role emphasizes the importance of divine communication and guidance, as he facilitates the transmission of Allah's words to humanity
• Sinful Behavior


  a type of action or thought that goes against moral and ethical standards
• Repentance


  the act of showing regret and making amends for a wrong committed; acknowledging mistakes and asking for forgiveness
• Hereafter


  a future time beyond our current life on Earth; a time where we may face accountability for our actions
• Accountability


  the state of being responsible for one's actions; facing judgment or evaluation for one's choices and behavior