Ubayy ibn Ka'b
Esteemed companion of Prophet Muhammad, known for compiling the Quranic codex.
Chronology: 600 – 649
Origins & Early Life
Ubayy ibn Ka'b (Arabic: أُبَيّ ٱبْن كَعْب, ʾUbayy ibn Kaʿb) (died 649), also known as Abu Mundhir, was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a person of high esteem in the early Muslim community. He was short, skinny, and gray haired. He is notable for the Quran codex he compiled. == Biography == Ubayy was born in Medina (then known as Yathrib), into the tribe of the Banu Khazraj.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
He was one of the first to accept Islam and pledge allegiance to Muhammad at al-Aqabah before the migration to Medina, becoming one of the Ansar. He joined the second pledge at al-Aqabah. Later, he participated in the battle of Badr and other following engagements. He acted as a scribe for Muhammad, writing letters for him. Ubayy was one of the few who compiled the surahs of the Quran to write his own codex that had 116 surahs (compared to the 114 of the Uthmanic codex).
Enduring Legacy & Impact
He believed that the Throne Verse was the greatest verse in the Qu'ran when asked by the Prophet himself on an occasion. Ubayy enjoyed a special honor with regard to the Quran. One day, the Prophet said: "O Ubayy ibn Ka'b! I have been commanded to show or lay open the Quran to you." Ubayy was elated. He knew of course that the Prophet...
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