Al-Sheikh Hussein Al-Hilli (d. 1394 AH) His Life, Scholarly Contributions, and Some of His Authorizations

Abstract

Al-Sheikh Hussein Al-Hilli (1309-1394 AH) was an ascetic jurist and an astute scholar of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. He was born in Najaf Al-Ashraf. He studied the basics of reading and writing with his father, then began attending lessons in Arabic literature, jurisprudence, and principles of jurisprudence with notable scholars of the seminary, such as Mirza Al-Na’ini and Aqa Dia Al-Iraqi in Najaf. He authored numerous works, including "The Principles of Jurisprudence," "Notes on the Lectures of Mirza Al-Na’ini in Jurisprudence and Principles," "Commentary on Kifayat Al-Usul," and "Annotations on (Al-Makasib)." He also granted numerous authorizations to his students to transmit and narrate his teachings. He passed away on 4 Shawwal 1394 AH in Najaf Al-Ashraf. Sayyid Abu Al-Qasim Al-Khoei led his funeral prayer, and he was buried in the cemetery of his teacher, Mirza Al-Na’ini.