A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF THE PERFECT MAN IN THE PHILOSOPHIES OF IBN ARABI AND AZIZ NASAFI

Abstract

This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the concept of the perfect man as articulated by two eminent figures in Islamic philosophy and mysticism: Ibn Arabi and Aziz Nasafi. Both thinkers represent pivotal developments in the understanding of human perfection within the Islamic intellectual tradition, blending philosophical inquiry with mystical insights. This article examines their respective perspectives on the perfect man, exploring similarities, differences, and their philosophical implications. By juxtaposing Ibn Arabi’s doctrine of the Perfect Human Being (al-insan al-kamil) with Nasafi’s vision, the study aims to elucidate diverse interpretations of spiritual realization, metaphysical ascent, and ethical virtues in Islamic philosophical discourse. This article contributes to the scholarly discourse on Islamic philosophy by providing a nuanced comparison of Ibn Arabi’s and Aziz Nasafi’s philosophical visions of the perfect man, enriching our understanding of spiritual realization, ethical conduct, and metaphysical unity within the Islamic tradition.