The following were used in recording al Qur an at the time of the prophet (SAW) except

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Islamic Religious Studies - 2024 Subject: Islamic Studies

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The following were used in recording al Qur an at the time of the prophet (SAW) except
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During the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the recording of the Qur'an was primarily done using the materials that were readily available and durable in the region. The common materials included:


  • Animal Skin: Known as parchment, animal skin was widely used because it was durable and relatively easy to write on.
  • Leaves: Palm leaves or other large leaves available in the region were utilized for writing due to their availability.
  • Animal Bones: Flat bones, such as the shoulder blades of camels or other large animals, provided a suitable surface for writing.

Paper: was not used during the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is because paper, as we know it today, originated from China and did not become commonplace in the Arabian region until much later. During the Prophet’s time, paper was neither readily available nor a feasible medium for writing. Hence, it is the material that was not used for recording the Qur'an during that era.

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