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The Battle of Yamama was fought in 632 CE (11 Hijri) during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A) against the false prophet Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab. This battle holds immense importance in Islamic history, particularly because of the heavy casualties among the Huffaz (memorizers of the Qur’an).

After the passing of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), several tribes in Arabia rebelled against the new Islamic state. Among them was Musaylimah, who claimed false prophethood. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), determined to preserve the unity of Islam, sent Muslim armies under the leadership of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) to crush these rebellions.

The battle was fierce and intense. While the Muslims eventually achieved victory, they suffered heavy losses. Among the martyrs were a very large number of Huffaz al-Qur’an (those who had memorized the Qur’an completely). According to historical sources, around 700 Huffaz were martyred in Yamama.

This tragic loss deeply concerned the Muslim leadership. Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) suggested to Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) that the Qur’an should be compiled into a single written manuscript to prevent any part of it from being lost. Initially, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) hesitated, but eventually he agreed.

Hazrat Zaid ibn Thabit (R.A), one of the prominent scribes of the Prophet (SAW), was assigned the task of collecting and compiling the Qur’an into one official Mushaf. This became the first compiled Qur’an manuscript in Islamic history, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Thus, the martyrdom of Huffaz in the Battle of Yamama directly led to the official compilation of the Qur’an, one of the most important milestones in Islamic history.

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  Battle of Yamama occurred in 632 CE (11 Hijri).

  
  


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  Fought against Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab (false prophet).

  
  


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  About 700 Huffaz were martyred.

  
  


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  This event led to the compilation of the Qur’an under Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).