What was the standard followed in writing the words of the Holy Quran, which sometimes differs from their commonly known spelling, such as the word "الصلوة" (prayer)? And how was the Quran gathered into one Mushaf? What is the wisdom behind dotting the Quran during the era of Al-Hajjaj, despite the fact that adding a single dot could change the meaning? And what is the ruling on the Persian Mushaf, and is it the same as the Uthmani Mushaf?
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The diacritical marks (nuqat) in the were placed to clarify the meaning, not to change it, especially after the entry of non-Arabs, as the Mushaf was not originally dotted. The Quran is written according to the Uthmani script, which was approved by the consensus of the Companions, even if it contradicts the well-known rules of spelling. As for what is called "Mushaf Fatima," it is a false claim and an act of disbelief.
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