Dinamika Sejarah Pembukuan dan Pembakuan Al-Quran: Studi Pendekatan Fenomenologis

The Historical Dynamics of the Compilation and Standardization of the Qur’an: A Phenomenological Approach

Abstract

The compilation and standardization of the Qur’an represent a crucial historical process in the development of Islamic civilization. This study examines the dynamics of this process through qualitative literature research and a historical phenomenological approach, focusing on the collective experience of Muslims in codifying revelation as an authentic text and its contribution to the treasury of Qur’anic scholarship. The phenomenological perspective enables researchers to grasp the deeper meaning of this process, not only in its chronological sequence but also in its historical and spiritual dimensions within Muslim society. This study traces the stages of compilation, beginning in the time of the Prophet Muhammad, continuing under Caliph Abu Bakr, and culminating in the final standardization during the era of Caliph ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The findings demonstrate that the codification of the Qur’an was not merely an administrative or managerial endeavor, but rather a reflection of the Muslim community’s need to preserve the ongoing authenticity of the revealed text. Just as the Qur’an itself recounts stories from times long before the Prophet Muhammad, this paper seeks to contribute to the study of Islamic history, Qur’anic studies, and the phenomenological methodology in Islamic scholarship.