History and Development of Fiqh
The history and development of Uṣūl al-Fiqh and Fiqh in general passed through four primary eras.
Preservation and Compilation of the Qur’ān pt. 3: The Era of ‘Uthmān
During the Caliphate of ‘Uthman, Islam had spread far and wide, and the differences of recitation spread as well leading to a lot of confusion.
Preservation and Compilation of the Qurʾān pt.2 : The Era of Abu Bakr
During the caliphate of Abu Bakr (ra) the entire Qurʾān was compiled into a single book.
Preservation and Compilation of the Qurʾān pt.1 : Era of the Prophet ﷺ
Through Allah’s divine protection, the words of the Qurʾān today are the exact same words that were revealed to the Prophet ﷺ.