The first attempt for the collection of Hadith was made during the reign of?

A. Mu’awiyyah b. Abi Sufyan
B. Uthman b. Affan
C. Umar b. Abdul-‘Aziz
D. Umar b. al-Khattab

Correct Answer:

Option C – Umar b. Abdul-‘Aziz

Explanation

Umar is credited with having ordered the first collection of Hadith, in an official manner, fearing that some of it might be lost. Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Hazm and Ibn Shihab Al-Zuhri, were among those who compiled Hadith at Umar’s behest.