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Quran Compilation

The compilation of the Quran, with different accounts from Sunni and Shia sources.

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Jan 20, 2026

How do Sunni and Shia historical accounts of the Quran’s compilation differ in primary early sources?

Sunni early sources emphasise a rapid, companion-led compilation of scattered written fragments and memorized recitation under Abu Bakr and an official recension under Caliph Uthman (the Uthmanic code...

Jan 20, 2026

how did the quran come to be

The Quran is traditionally understood by Muslims to be a revelation delivered to the Prophet Muhammad over roughly 23 years beginning in 610 CE, preserved through a mix of oral memorization and writte...