Hassan al-Jabarti () (d. 1774) was a Somali mathematician, theologian, astronomer and philosopher who lived in Cairo, Egypt during the 18th century.
Biography Al-Jabarti was the father of the historian Abd al-Rahman al-Jabarti, and originated from the Somali city of Zeila.A History of Arabic Literature by Clément Huart p. 423. Hassan is considered one of the great scholars of the 18th century. He frequently conducted experiments, many of which were visited and observed by students and teachers from Al-Azhar. His works largely remain unpublished to date, in archives.
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