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Write about the compilation and standardisation of the Qur’an, first under Abu Bakr and then under ʿUthman.
See it on the paper →In your opinion, what were the benefits of a written Qur’an to Muslims in the time of the two compilations and today.
See it on the paper →Describe the way the Qur’an was compiled and standardised into one book.
See it on the paper →Write about the ways in which the Qur’an was compiled and preserved after the Prophet’s death.
See it on the paper →What was the significance of the Qur’an being revealed over 23 years?
See it on the paper →Write about the role of ͑ Umar and ͑ Uthman in preserving the Qur’an.
See it on the paper →In your opinion, were the two stages of the preservation of the Qur’an equally important? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →Write about the ways in which Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman were involved in the compilation and preservation of the Qur’an.
See it on the paper →What is the significance for Muslims to have the Qur’an written in the form of a book?
See it on the paper →Write about the compilation of the Qur’an in the caliphates of both Abu Bakr and ‘Uthman.
See it on the paper →Write about the way in which the Qur’an was compiled after the Prophet’s death.
See it on the paper →Question 2 (a) asked candidates to describe the process of the preservation of the Qur’an after the Prophet (pbuh). Many were able to provide significant details of the preservation and standardisation of the Qur’an during Abu Bakr and Uthman’s Caliphate. Excellent responses quoted from the personalities involved in the preservation from the historical accounts and gave extensive description of th...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
There were many good responses explaining the significance of the Qur’an being revealed over 23 years. Reasons given included, that passages were revealed according to the needs of the Muslim community, therefore it was spread over a long period; that the Prophet (pbuh) underwent immense physical hardships while receiving a revelation, therefore, to ease the pressure it was sent in parts; that gra...
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0493/12 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
A very popular question attempted by the vast majority of candidates. Most candidates gave a good account of the role played by ‘Umar and ‘Uthman in the preservation of the Qur’an. Strong responses considered the role of others, such as Zayd ibn Thabit, under their direction. There was some confusion over the role of Zayd and his small committee in the second preservation. Candidates were confused...
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0493/22 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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