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What did Caliph Uthman do to old copies and versions of the Qur an?
Between 650 and 656 the third Caliph Uthman ibn Affan caused the text of the Qur’an (Koran) to be codified. Identifical copies were sent to every Muslim province to be used as the standard text from which all copies of the Qur’an were made.
Why did Uthman standardized the Quran?
These converts spoke a variety of languages but were not well learned in Arabic, and so Uthman felt it was important to standardize the written text of the Quran into one specific Arabic dialect.
Who made standard version of the Quran?
In order to preserve the sanctity of the text, he ordered a committee headed by Zayd to use Abu Bakr’s copy and prepare a standard copy of the Quran. Thus, within 20 years of Muhammad’s death, the Quran was committed to written form.
Which dynasty replaced the Umayyad dynasty in Islamic history?
The Umayyad dynasty lasted less than a century in Damascus before it was driven out in 750 by the ʿAbbāsid dynasty.
Who burned the other versions of the Quran?
Uthman
c650-656, Uthman burns Qurans Uthman ibn ‘Affan, the third Caliph of Islam after Muhammad, who is credited with overseeing the collection of the verses of the Qur’an, ordered the destruction of any other remaining text containing verses of the Quran after the Quran has been fully collected (circa 650-653).
When was the Quran compiled by Uthman?
According to Islamic tradition, in 651, 19 years after the death of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad, Uthman commissioned a committee to produce a standard copy of the text of the Quran (see Origin and development of the Quran).
Who replaced the Umayyad dynasty in 750?
The Abbasids
The Abbasids overthrew the Umayyad dynasty in 750 CE, supporting the mawali, or non-Arab Muslims, by moving the capital to Baghdad in 762 CE. The Persian bureaucracy slowly replaced the old Arab aristocracy as the Abbasids established the new positions of vizier and emir to delegate their central authority.
What is the difference between the Umayyad and Abbasid empires?
Abbasid: Non-Arabic Muslims were given special privileges in the court. Umayyad: Non-Arabic Muslims were considered as inferior.
Who was Zabur revealed to?
Dawud
The Zabur are psalms given to Dawud (King David). They are mentioned in the Qur’an as having being revealed to Dawud and are similar to the psalms found in the Bible.
What is standardization of Quran?
The Quran was standardized to correct the mistakes made by new Muslims in their recitation. To stop the Arabs from the provinces from boasting that their dialects were superior to others. Different copies of the Quran, some incomplete were circulating, so it became necessary to have a standardized Quran.
Where is the original version of the Quran?
The Topkapi manuscript is an early manuscript of the Quran dated to the early 8th century. It is kept in the Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey.
What to write about the reign of Abu Bakr and Umar?
For the reign of Abu Bakr candidates could write about the apostasy movement, the false prophets, the compilation of the Qur’an etc. From ‘Umar’s period they well as mention his administrative reforms etc. From the caliphate of ‘Uthman candidates during his reign. The disquiet that started and led to his assassination is also an important
How did the succession to Muhammad affect the Islamic community?
The succession to Muhammad is the central issue that split the Muslim community into several divisions in the first century of Islamic history, most prominent among these being the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam. Shia Islam holds that Ali ibn Abi Talib was the appointed successor to…
What divided the Muslim community in the first century?
The succession to Muhammad is the central issue that divided the Muslim community into several divisions in the first century of Muslim history. A few months prior to his death, Muhammad delivered a sermon at Ghadir Khumm where he announced that Ali ibn Abi Talib would be his successor.
How well do candidates describe Abu Bakr’s career?
(a) Most candidates were able to describe the two parts of Abu Bakr’s career very fully.