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The introduction of diacritical marks (Tashkeel) in the Quran was a crucial step in preserving the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Holy Book. Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali (R.A) was the first companion to develop and apply these diacritical marks during the caliphate of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).

Before this, the Quranic text was written without dots and vowel signs, which sometimes led to confusion in pronunciation. To ensure that the Quran was recited correctly and uniformly by all Muslims, Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali devised a system of dots and marks representing vowels and other phonetic sounds. This innovation helped maintain the authenticity of the Quranic recitation and prevented errors.

Later, other scholars and Imams like Imam Malik (R.A) and Imam Shafi (R.A) contributed to further development and refinement of the Quranic script and recitation rules. However, the original and first system of diacritical marks was introduced by Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali (R.A).

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  Diacritical marks in the Quran are known as Tashkeel.

  
  


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  Hazrat Abu al-Aswad al-Du’ali (R.A) was the first to introduce these marks.

  
  


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  The marks help distinguish between similar-looking Arabic letters.

  
  


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  Introduced during the time of Caliph Hazrat Ali (R.A).

  
  


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  Helped prevent mispronunciation and misinterpretation of the Quran.

  
  


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  Later improved by other scholars, including Imam Malik and Imam Shafi.

  
  


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  Essential for accurate Quranic recitation and memorization.