Sheikh Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Tusi, commonly known as Al-Tusi, was a prominent Persian Shia scholar born in 995 CE. He is best known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy. Al-Tusi played a significant role in the development of Shia Islam and is often regarded as one of the most influential scholars in the Twelfth Imam tradition. In addition to his scholarly work, Al-Tusi founded the Nizamiya school in Baghdad, which became a center for learning and intellectual discourse. His notable writings include the famous legal text, Al-Nihaya, and the philosophical work, Tahafut al-Falasifa. Al-Tusi's legacy continues to impact Islamic thought and education today.