Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah
الحاكم بأمر الله
al-Ḥākim bi-Amr Allāh
🏛️Historical
Sixth Fatimid caliph-imam, founder of Dar al-Ilm and prominent patron of learning.
Full Definition
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985-1021 CE) was the sixth Fatimid caliph-imam who ruled from 996 to 1021 CE. He founded the Dar al-Ilm (House of Knowledge) in Cairo in 1005 CE, making books and education freely available. His reign was marked by significant intellectual and architectural achievements. He is particularly revered in the Ismaili tradition for his promotion of learning and scholarship.