This book is the translation of a summary of the exegesis of the Qur'an, which is a finished work in several volumes by Isma'il b. Kathir (died 774 AH).

In the introduction to his exegesis, this Muslim scholar exposes the best method for explanation of Quranic verses. He said: The cheapest methods is to explain the Koran by the Koran. If this process you "fatigue", you can then use the Sunnah: it explains the Qur'an illustrates. Thanks to God !