Islamiat MCQ #204

In which year were the vowels inserted in the Qur'an?

Islamiat MCQ #204

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In which year were the vowels inserted in the Qur'an?

    • A) in 49 Hijri
    • B) in 13 Hijri
    • C) in 43 Hijri
    • D) in 20 Hijri

    Answer: in 43 Hijri

    Explanation: Vowel marks (tashkeel/harakat) were first introduced into the Quranic text in 43 AH by Abu al-Aswad al-Du'ali on the instruction of Ali (RA) or under Ziyad ibn Abihi, to preserve correct recitation.