The following were used in recording al Qur`an at the time of the prophet (SAW) except

The following were used in recording al Qur`an at the time of the prophet (SAW) except

  1. animal bones
  2. animal skin
  3. leaves
  4. paper ✓

Explanation

Paper was not available in Arabia during the Prophet’s time. The Quran was written on bones, animal skins and palm leaves.

Companions also memorized verses directly. Writing materials were scarce in the desert environment.

Paper became common only after it was introduced from China centuries later.