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The first appointed writer of Wahi (Divine Revelation) from the Quraish tribe was Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA), a young and highly intelligent companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). When the verses of the Holy Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet, he instructed trusted companions to write them down immediately to ensure precise preservation.

Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) was known for his exceptional memory, mastery of the Arabic language, and writing skills, which led the Prophet (ﷺ) to select him as one of the key scribes of revelation. He not only recorded Qur’anic verses as they were revealed but also learned other languages, such as Hebrew and Syriac, to handle correspondence with non-Arab tribes and communities.

Later, during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Zaid bin Sabit was entrusted with the major responsibility of compiling the Qur’an into a single manuscript (Mushaf) after the Battle of Yamama, where many Huffaz (memorizers of the Qur’an) were martyred. His efforts ensured the accurate preservation and transmission of the Qur’an to future generations.

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  Name: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) – from the Ansar of Madina, closely associated with the Quraish for writing revelation.

  
  


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  Role: First appointed scribe of Wahi for Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

  
  


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  Skills: Excellent writing ability, quick learner of multiple languages.

  
  


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  Later contribution: Compiled the Qur’an into a single Mushaf under Abu Bakr (RA) and standardized copies under Uthman (RA).

  
  


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  Importance: Played a crucial role in the preservation of the Qur’an in written form.