During whose caliphate was the Quran compiled into a single mushaf for the first time?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for FPSC CSS practice.
The question is: “During whose caliphate was the Quran compiled into a single mushaf for the first time?”
The accepted answer is A. Abu Bakr (RA). After many Huffaz were martyred at Yamamah, Abu Bakr (RA) ordered Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) to compile the Quran into a single collection. Later, Uthman (RA) standardized the script and distributed official copies.
- A. Abu Bakr (RA) ✓
- B. Umar (RA)
Why not B: Umar (RA) encouraged the idea, but the compilation was completed under Abu Bakr (RA).
- C. Uthman (RA)
Why not C: Uthman (RA) standardized and distributed copies; the first compilation was under Abu Bakr (RA).
- D. Ali (RA)
Why not D: Ali (RA) was not the caliph under whom the first compilation occurred.
Correct answer
A. Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation
After many Huffaz were martyred at Yamamah, Abu Bakr (RA) ordered Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) to compile the Quran into a single collection. Later, Uthman (RA) standardized the script and distributed official copies.
Source: Sahih Bukhari — Kitab Fada'il al-Quran
Tags: Quran, Islamic History
Relevant exams: FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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