Emerging in the 11th century during the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt, the Druze faith split from Ismaili Shi'ism. It incorporates elements of monotheism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and even influences from Hinduism and Greek philosophy. However, the faith quickly evolved into a closed system. The Druze practice taqiyya (dissimulation or precautionary denial of faith) to protect themselves from persecution.

The Kitab al-Hikma is traditionally kept secret and is only accessible to a specific group within the community known as the (the "Knowledgeable" or "Wise Initiates").

The keyword (Kitab al-Hikma PDF Druze) refers to the foundational sacred text of the Druze faith, known formally as Rasa'il al-Hikma (The Epistles of Wisdom) . This collection is the primary religious and philosophical authority for the Druze community, a monotheistic group primarily located in the Levant. Overview of Kitab al-Hikma (The Epistles of Wisdom)

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