The proposal to compile the Holy Quran into a single book form came from Hazrat Umar ibn Khattab (R.A.). After the Battle of Yamama, many companions who had memorized the Quran were martyred. This created a concern that parts of the Quran could be lost if not preserved in written form.

Hazrat Umar (R.A.) took the initiative and suggested the idea to Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A.), who was the Caliph at the time. Initially hesitant, Hazrat Abu Bakar eventually agreed after realizing the importance of the matter.

A committee was formed under Zaid ibn Thabit (R.A.), who was a trusted scribe of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The committee collected Quranic verses from written materials and the memories of reliable companions. Every verse was verified before inclusion in the manuscript.

The final compilation was stored safely with Hazrat Hafsah (R.A.), the daughter of Hazrat Umar and wife of the Prophet. This collection later served as the basis for the standardized version distributed during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A.).

The proposal by Hazrat Umar (R.A.) played a critical role in protecting the Quran for all future generations. His foresight ensured that the words of Allah remained preserved and accessible across the Islamic world.