Scribes
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud
Ibn Mas'ud belongs in the scribal-transmission story because of his Quranic teaching and recitational authority.
Notable contribution
Preserved and taught Quranic recitation in ways that shaped later Iraqi learning.
Profile notes
- He was among the earliest Muslims and close to the Prophet.
- His students in Kufa transmitted legal and Quranic knowledge.
- His readings became part of discussions around early Quranic transmission.