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Quick facts for kids Zayd ibn Thabit | |
|---|---|
| Scribe, Theologian, Disciple of Muhammad | |
| Born | c. 610 C.E. Medina |
| Died | c.
660(660-00-00) (aged 49–50) |
| Venerated in | Islam |
| Influences | Prophets of Islam |
According to Islamic traditions, Zayd bin Thabit (Arabic: زيد بن ثابت) was the personal scribe of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and was from the ansar (helpers).
He joined the ranks of the Muslim army at age 19. After Muhammad's passing, he was ordered to collect the Quran into a single volume from various written and oral sources.
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He was a noted expert on the Quran and spent much time reciting it.
Life
When Zayd was 6 years old his father died in the Battle of Bu'ath. Zayd was 11 years old when he asked permission to participate in the Battle of Badr.
Since he was younger than 15 years old, Muhammad did not allow him to do so and sent him back. He then decided to try to win favour with Muhammad by learning the Quran. He was later appointe