Ibn al-Humam was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the 15th century, known for his contributions to the Hanafi school of thought in Islamic jurisprudence. His full name was Ibn al-Humam al-Hanafi, and he was particularly recognized for his work in legal theory and the interpretation of Islamic law. He is best known for his commentary on the Hanafi legal text, Fath al-Qadir, which helped clarify and expand upon the principles of Islamic law. His writings have had a lasting impact on the study of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and continue to be referenced by scholars and students today.