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This study aims to review previous works related to the summary of Tafsir al-Quran, with particular emphasis on the methodology and approach used by scholars in producing an easy-to-understand and concise tafsir. This highlight focuses on various works of tafsir that are compiled to facilitate the reading and understanding of the Quran, especially among readers who do not have the opportunity to delve deeper into the deeper and technical interpretation. This article also discusses the important role of the summary of tafsir in disseminating the knowledge of the Quran to the public and how the approaches of this summary of tafsir differ in terms of writing style, thematic approach, and method of interpretation. This study presents highlights of works related to the summary of the interpretation of the Quran. The study method is carried out qualitatively while data collection is carried out through literature review. The results of the study found that the works in this summary of the Qur'an interpretation took a different methodological approach in the works. The results of this study provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution of the summary of Qur'anic interpretation as well as the potential for further research in the context of contemporary interpretation.
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