Scribes of divine revelation Flashcards
What were the main roles of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) scribes?
- The scribes of the Prophet (PBUH) were his companions who wrote down revelations, recorded public contracts and transactions, and wrote letters to leaders.
- Although the Qur’an was not compiled into one book during the Prophet’s (PBUH) lifetime, it was written in its entirety on materials like parchments, bones, and dried leaves.
How was the sequence of verses in the Qur’an arranged during the Prophet’s (PBUH) life?
- The Prophet (PBUH) instructed the scribes on where each verse should be placed within a surah.
- He arranged the Qur’an systematically until the end of the revelations.
What did Zayd ibn Thabit say about writing the Qur’an in the presence of the Prophet (PBUH)?
Zayd ibn Thabit said, “We used to record the Qur’an from parchments in the presence of the Messenger of God.”
How were memorisers of the Qur’an involved in preserving it after the Prophet’s (PBUH) death?
- Some companions memorised the Qur’an instead of writing it down.
- Their memorised versions were used to verify the accuracy of written copies after the Prophet’s (PBUH) death.
Who was Zayd ibn Thabit, and what were his contributions as a scribe?
- Zayd ibn Thabit belonged to the Khazraj tribe in Medina.
- He was one of the most prominent scribes, having written most of the Qur’an during the Prophet’s (PBUH) life.
- He was also asked by the Prophet (PBUH) to learn Hebrew to reply to letters from the Jews.
What other duties did official scribes like Zayd ibn Thabit perform besides recording revelation?
Official scribes like Zayd ibn Thabit wrote revelations, letters, and treaties on behalf of the Prophet (PBUH).
Who was Ubayy ibn Ka’ab, and what was his role in preserving the Qur’an?
- Ubayy ibn Ka’ab, from the Khazraj tribe in Medina, memorised the Qur’an and wrote letters to rulers for the Prophet (PBUH).
- He had his own written portions and is said to have written down the last verse revealed in 10 A.H.
What did the Prophet (PBUH) say about Ubayy ibn Ka’ab’s recitation and understanding of the Qur’an?
- The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged companions to learn the Qur’an from Ubayy ibn Ka’ab due to his beautiful recitation and deep understanding.
- He also had his own copy of the Qur’an.
What role did Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) play as a scribe of revelation?
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) memorised the Qur’an and acted as a scribe.
- He wrote important treaties for the Prophet (PBUH), including the Treaty of Hudaibiyya.
Who was Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, and what made him an important scribe?
- Abdullah ibn Mas’ud was one of the earliest scribes. After embracing Islam, he stayed in the Prophet’s (PBUH) company, gaining deep knowledge of the Qur’an.
- The Prophet (PBUH) named him as one of the people from whom others should learn the Qur’an
What did the Prophet (PBUH) say about Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s recitation of the Qur’an?
- The Prophet (PBUH) said: “If anyone likes to recite the Qur’an as fresh as it had descended,
- Then he must recite it on the reading of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud.”
What was Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s contribution to writing the Qur’an?
- Abdullah ibn Mas’ud wrote portions of the Qur’an and was closely associated with the Prophet (PBUH), making him a key source of Qur’anic knowledge
Who was Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As, and what did he ask the Prophet (PBUH)?
- Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As was among the first to write down the Prophet’s (PBUH) sayings.
- He asked: “May I write down everything I hear from you in the states of contentment and anger?”
- The Prophet (PBUH) replied: “Yes, for I speak nothing but the truth.”
What made Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As a major Hadith narrator?
- Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As kept a book to record Hadith after receiving permission from the Prophet (PBUH).
- Abu Hurayra said: “None of the Sahaba would narrate more Hadith from me except Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As – he would write them down more than I.”
