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Did Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, affirm some qira'at and omit others when he compiled the Qur'an?

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It is established that the Quran was revealed in seven ahruf (modes of recitation), which are similar in meaning but differ in wording. Uthman compiled the Quran into a single harf (mode), and he consulted the Companions in this matter, due to the disputes among the people that reached him, in order to resolve the conflict and preserve the word of Allah. As for the seven and ten Qira'at (recitations), they exist within the single harf that Uthman compiled. Bringing people together on a single harf is a commendable act, as it facilitates ease and resolves disagreements.

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