كفاية العابدين لأبراهام بن موسى بن ميمون: دراسة تحليلية مقارنة

Kafiyat al-Abidin by Abraham ibn Moses Ibn Maimon : A Comparative Analytical study

Abstract

This article attempts to observe the influence between Islamic Sufism and Jewish thought during the Middle Ages through the study of "kitāb Kifāyat al-ʿābidīn" by Abrahām ben Mūsā ben Maymūn, following its transfer from Hebrew to Arabic script. "Kitāb Kifāyat al-ʿĀbidīn," originally written in Hebrew script but with Arabic content, exemplifies the Jewish heritage within medieval Arab and Islamic circles. This resulted in an intellectual and cultural exchange that led to fundamental changes even in the core principles of Judaism. "Kitāb Kifāyat al-ʿĀbidīn" is considered the most famous Jewish educational and mystical work after "Kitāb Al-Hidāya ilā Farāʾiḍ al-Qulūb" by Ibn Bāqūdā, who followed the path and ethics of Muslim Sufis." "Kitāb Kifāyat al-ʿĀbidīn" is considered a window into the Jewish-Arab heritage. Moreover, the Maimonides family is known for their extensive knowledge and influential roles in Jewish affairs. Abrahām ben Mūsā ben Maymūn, a prominent leader of the Jewish community in Egypt, held esteemed positions within the Islamic Caliphate, fostering a favorable environment for religious dialogue and coexistence within an Islamic context. Therefore, this article aims to shed light on "Kitāb Kifāyat al-ʿĀbidīn" by Abrahām ben Mūsā ben Maymūn, after its transition to Arabic script, through an analytical and critical study