Mulla Ali al-Qari (d. 1014 AH / 1605 CE) was a renowned Hanafi scholar, theologian, and hadith expert from Herat, later settled in Makkah where he became a leading authority in Islamic sciences. Known for his sharp intellect and balanced scholarship, he authored over 100 influential works covering hadith, fiqh, aqeedah, tajweed, tasawwuf, and prophetic biography.