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The first person to officially order the collection and compilation of Hadith was Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A), the Umayyad Caliph. He ruled from 717 to 720 CE and is known for his piety, justice, and reformist approach in governance and Islamic scholarship.

During his rule, he noticed that many of the companions and early followers of the Prophet (PBUH) were passing away, and with them, the valuable Hadiths were at risk of being lost. To preserve the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he instructed the governors of the Islamic provinces, particularly Abu Bakr ibn Hazm in Madinah, to start documenting the Hadith systematically.

• Name: Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A)


• Era: Umayyad Caliphate (8th century CE)


• Significance: First formal initiative to compile Hadiths officially


• Reason: Fear of loss of knowledge due to the death of Sahaba and Tabi’een

This effort was later expanded upon by great Hadith scholars like Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, and others. But the foundation for preserving Hadith in written form began under the guidance of Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A).

This initiative played a major role in the preservation of Islamic teachings and Sunnah, ensuring future generations had access to the authentic traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).