Halilürrahman Foundations in and around Jerusalem in the 19th century

In this study; in the light of archival documents, Halilü'r-rahman Foundations in and around Jerusalem in the 19th century and the status and activities of the foundations in the region before and after Ottoman rule are discussed. At the same time, the income sources of these foundations in the mentioned century are identified and evaluated.In this context, some information is given about the tombs of the prophets in and around El-Halil (Hebron), particularly Hz. Abraham. Furthermore, the growth and the formation of the tradition of making the foundation of holy sites before and after Islam, Christians, Jews and Muslims in general, Ottoman Empire in particular, are all examined in detail.Key Words: Halilü?r-rahman Foundations, Hz. Abraham, el-Halil (Hebron), Jerusalem, Ottoman.