Due to the loud arguing in his presence, the Prophet asked everyone to leave. He never dictated the statement, and he passed away shortly after. Historical Significance and Interpretations
Sunni scholars generally interpret the event as the Prophet wishing to offer additional advice, but conclude that the Quran and Sunnah are ultimately sufficient for guidance. Some also emphasize the Prophet's illiteracy as evidence that he intended to dictate rather than write himself. Compilation of the Quran Prophet
Shortly before his death, the Prophet asked those around him for writing materials to dictate a statement that would prevent the Muslim community from "going astray". Due to the loud arguing in his presence,
In Islamic history, the request for "pen and paper" refers to the ( Hadith al-Qirtas ), an event during the Prophet Muhammad's final days. The Incident of Pen and Paper Some also emphasize the Prophet's illiteracy as evidence
While the "paper" requested at the end of his life was never produced, the Quran itself was compiled shortly after:
