Prophet Apr 2026

Shortly before his death, the Prophet asked those around him for writing materials to dictate a statement that would prevent the Muslim community from "going astray".

In Islamic history, the request for "pen and paper" refers to the ( Hadith al-Qirtas ), an event during the Prophet Muhammad's final days. The Incident of Pen and Paper Prophet

Sunni scholars generally interpret the event as the Prophet wishing to offer additional advice, but conclude that the Quran and Sunnah are ultimately sufficient for guidance. Some also emphasize the Prophet's illiteracy as evidence that he intended to dictate rather than write himself. Compilation of the Quran Shortly before his death, the Prophet asked those