Al-Hafiz

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Al-Hafiz (Arabic: الحافظ ) (d. 1149) was the eleventh Caliph of the Fatimids (1130–1149)

Al-Hafiz assumed the caliphate as the cousin of the murdered Al-Amir (1101–1130). Since Al-Amir had left no son (this was wrongly proclaimed by al hafiz) behind the succession of Al-Hafiz was not uncontested—a section of Shiites recognised Al-Amir's real son Taiyab abi al-Qasim as rightful heir, leading to a new schism.

Under Al-Hafiz Fatimid power was confined to Egypt, and even there it was not unchallenged. There were constant power struggles between ministers, governors and generals, hampering the ability of the empire to resist the expansion of the Crusader states.

Preceded by Al-Amir

Fatimid Caliph 1130–1149

Succeeded by Al-Zafir