Preservation of Quran during Prophet’s lifetime

Question 1

When did the revelation of the Holy Quran begin, and how long did it continue?

Answer 1

The revelation of the Holy Quran began in 610 AD and continued for a period of 22 years, 5 months, and 14 days.

Question 2

What form was the Quran revealed in, and how was it organized during the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) lifetime?

Answer 2

• The Quran was revealed in portions but never without some form of arrangement.
• Each verse and chapter was given its place in the Book under the guidance of the Prophet (P.B.U.H).

Question 3

What did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) do when he received a revelation?

Answer 3

• Whenever a revelation was received, the Prophet (P.B.U.H) would summon one of his literate companions, dictate the text, and ask them to read it back for accuracy.
• He also asked them to memorize the verses.

Question 4

What materials were used for writing down the Quran during the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) lifetime?

Answer 4

• The Quran was written on thin and flat tablets of stone, wood, branches of palm trees, bones of camels and goats, and pieces of leather.

Question 5

Were the verses and chapters of the Quran compiled in the order of revelation?

Answer 5

• The verses and chapters of the Quran were not compiled in the order of revelation.
• The arrangement was done under the guidance of Hazrat Jibrail.

Question 6

How did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) ensure the proper placement of verses in the Quran?

Answer 6

• The Prophet (P.B.U.H) would tell his scribes where to place each verse, saying, “Write this verse in the chapter where such and such verse occurs.”

Question 7

Did a complete written copy of the Quran exist during the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) lifetime?

Answer 7

• While portions of the Quran were written down, a complete copy did not exist during the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) lifetime.
• However, the entire Quran was memorized by many companions.

Question 8

How did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his companions verify the accuracy of the Quran’s text?

Answer 8

• Every year during Ramadan, the Prophet (P.B.U.H) recited the revealed portions of the Quran, and his companions compared their manuscripts with his recitation to verify accuracy.
• In the last year of his life, he recited the entire Quran twice.

Question 9

What practice helped preserve the Quran in both written and memorized forms?

Answer 9

• The Prophet (P.B.U.H) would recite the Quran loudly, and his companions memorized it.
• They would also compare their written manuscripts with his recitation to ensure accuracy, preserving the Quran for future generations.