Lives of Sahaba 7 - Abu Bakr As-Siddiq 7 - Compilation & Preservation of the Quran - Dr. Yasir Qadhi

In the video, Dr. Yasir Qadhi examines the lessons learned from the Ridda wars and the subsequent compilation and preservation of the Qur’an under Abu Bakr As‑Siddiq. He explains how the surprise attack on Medina by a small group from the tribes of Asad and Gatafan was thwarted by Abu Bakr’s strategic placement of guards and a force inside the mosque, leading to a decisive victory. The discussion highlights Abu Bakr’s participation in three expeditions and the launch of approximately twelve armies that fought the Romans and Persians, ultimately cementing political stability and theological unity within the early Muslim community. Qadhi then turns to the preservation of the Qur’an, noting that after the Prophet’s death the text was scattered across various materials and that the loss of seventy memorisers during the Ridda wars prompted Umar to urge Abu Bakr to compile the Qur’an. Abu Bakr appointed Zayd Ibn Thabit, a young and skilled memoriser, to compile the text on loose parchment within a year of the Prophet’s death. Qadhi contrasts Abu Bakr’s single-copy compilation with Uthman’s later standardization, which involved multiple copies and the burning of others to establish a uniform text. The video concludes with a brief note on the historical significance of these events for the early Muslim community.