No one who reflects on the Book of Allah doubts the importance of thematic exegesis of the Noble Qur’an, for it grants the reader a comprehensive view of a single topic across the whole Scripture. Through it the exegete can address present-day realities, the Qur’an’s overarching meanings become manifest, and the beauties and objectives of the religion stand out.

The author explained why he composed this book, saying: “I had previously written an extensive, expansive tafsir of the Qur’an, which discourages readers from continuing to read it and weakens the resolve to publish it. Some knowledgeable, sincere advisers therefore suggested that I write a shorter book that would contain the essence of that commentary, restricting myself to selected verses chosen from all the fields and aims of the Qur’anic sciences. I sought Allah’s help to realise this blessed idea.” ⦗1⦘

He—may Allah have mercy on him—also clarified the book’s methodology, structure, and chief subjects, stating: “The method I have followed in this compilation is: first, an introduction outlining the general descriptions with which Allah has characterised the Qur’an; then citing verses on tawhid (monotheism) and faith and commenting on them; then verses on messengership, the Resurrection, and the remaining matters of creed, with commentary; then comprehensive verses on general religious ethics; next, verses of legal rulings; after that, the stories of the prophets mentioned in the Qur’an and the lessons to be drawn from them; and finally, scattered benefits with which I conclude the book.” ⦗2⦘

Anyone who looks into this work will, at first glance, realise how much care the Shaykh—may Allah have mercy on him—devoted to the stories of the prophets, for he allotted to them nearly half of the book, in addition to what it also contains