The authentic exegesis of Imām Ibn Kāthir

The authentic exegesis of Imām Ibn Kathir.

Without a doubt, the most unique exegesis there is.

Throughout the centuries, Muslims have adopted it as an indisputable reference.

Its importance exceeds, perhaps, that of the exegesis of At-Tabarî, considered the Mother of exegeses, in that it is much more accessible to ordinary Muslims.

We can explain this recognition and this support if we understand that Ibn Kathîr composed his exegesis by adopting a methodology in which no one preceded him.

His work was therefore unique in its kind, and it remains a reference in its field.

For the neophyte, Ibn Kathîr's exegesis may seem voluminous, when in fact it is not and is, on the contrary, a marvel of concision.

It is comparable to a feast, a festive dish from which everyone can eat to their satisfaction.

Each specialist will find what will delight him, whether it is the exegete, the hadith scholar, the jurisconsult, the linguist, or the historian.

But for the beginner or the common man, some elements of this exquisite dish are too spicy and difficult to assimilate.

In fact, many have attempted, with varying degrees of success, to provide a summary.

But Ibn Kathir's exegesis is already condensed, it cannot be summarized.

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