AlHilli

AlHilli refers to a prominent lineage of Islamic scholars, primarily associated with the city of Hilla in present-day Iraq. This family produced a significant number of influential theologians, jurists, and philosophers throughout the medieval Islamic period. The most famous figure bearing this name is Jamal al-Din Hasan ibn Yusuf ibn Mutahhar al-Hilli, commonly known as Allamah al-Hilli. He was a towering intellectual figure of the 13th and 14th centuries, renowned for his extensive contributions to Shia jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy. His works cover a vast range of topics, including usul al-fiqh (principles of jurisprudence), kalam (theology), and logic. Allamah al-Hilli was a prolific writer, with his bibliography containing dozens of titles, many of which remain foundational texts in Shia Islamic scholarship. He served as a prominent advisor and scholar in the Ilkhanate period, interacting with both Muslim and non-Muslim intellectuals. The intellectual legacy of al-Hilli extends beyond Allamah al-Hilli, with other members of his family also contributing to the scholarly landscape of their time. The city of Hilla itself became a significant center of learning, partly due to the presence and influence of this scholarly family.