The Guide for the Perplexed is a three-part philosophical and theological work by Moses Maimonides, written in Classical Arabic using the Hebrew alphabet. It was written in response to a request from his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, who was struggling to reconcile the teachings of Aristotle with the tenets of Judaism. Maimonides argues that there is no inherent conflict between reason and faith. Through a series of logical arguments and philosophical proofs, he demonstrates that the teachings of Aristotle are not only compatible with Judaism but can also be used to enhance our understanding of the Torah. The Guide for the Perplexed is a seminal work of Jewish philosophy and has had a profound influence on Jewish thought and spirituality.