The Quran was compiled into a single book during the caliphate of?
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Correct Answer: Option A — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation:
The compilation of the Quran into a single manuscript Mushaf was undertaken during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) on the recommendation of Hazrat Umar (RA) after many Quran memorizers were martyred in the Battle of Yamama in 633 AD. Zaid bin Thabit (RA) led the compilation committee.