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How was Zayd ibn Thabit the man for the job?
He set to collect the Quran fragments everywhere.
Where were the fragments of the Quran written?
The Quran was written on pieces of wood and parchments. Many companions memorized it.
How was the first Quran version compiled?
The first manuscript was in the form of one book.
Where was that only copy of the Quran kept?
The first manuscript was kept with Zayd, then Omar & finally with Hafs.
How long did it take to compile the Holy Quran?
It took about two years to compile the first copy.
Where was the first complete copy kept?
The first copy was kept with Abu Bakr till he died.
When did Abu Bakr As-Siddiq die?
Abu Bakr died on the 22nd Jumada al- Akhira,13AH.
Where was Abu Bakr As-Siddiq buried?
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq was buried beside the prophet
Who kept the first copy after Abu Bakr’s death?
The first copy was kept with Omar ibn al-Khatab.
Who kept the copy after Omar’s death?
Omar’s daughter, the mother of believers Hafs,did.
Where did Islam spread in the reign of Abu Bakr?
Syria, Palestine and Iraq were added to Islam.
What was Abu Bakr’s character like?
Abu Bakr was physically & morally handsome.
