Sheikh Ali Al-Aifari Al-Hilli Father of Allamah Sheikh Hussein Al-Hilli (1259-1344 AH)

Abstract

Al-Allamah Sheikh Ali Al-Aifari Al-Hilli, the father of the master of jurists and mujtahids, Sheikh Hussein Al-Hilli (may God sanctify their souls), is one of the most significant religious scholarly figures of Al-Hilla who has not been adequately highlighted. This research aims to shed light on his life by introducing his name, lineage, and children, then discussing his academic upbringing and journey to Najaf Al-Ashraf, the scholars from whom he received his seminary education and the academic and social status he achieved. We have placed particular emphasis on his only surviving work, his commentary on the Book of Prayer from "Shara'i al-Islam" by Al-Muhaqqiq Al-Hilli, which is believed to be noted from the lessons of his teacher, the author of "Misbah Al-Faqih". The research also covers his death and burial place and concludes with a collection of his photos and his will regarding his library to his son, Al-Sheikh Hussein Al-Hilli.