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This article explores the life and contributions of Mohammed al-Shazli al-Casantini, a literary judge in Algeria during the French occupation. It emphasizes the significance of the Islamic judiciary in Algeria and the French administration's efforts to exert control over it. Al-Casantini, who was appointed as a judge by the French authorities, played a crucial role in the judicial system and had close ties with French officials. The article also discusses three important trips made by King Louis Philippe El-Shazly, a French ruler in Algeria during the 19th century, which aimed to showcase French civilization, provide medical treatment, and support Emir Abdelkader during his imprisonment in France. Additionally, al-Casantini served as the director of the Ketanian School in Constantine, a government institution for teaching Arabic and Islamic sciences. He was known for his poetry, letters, and scientific mindset, and he expressed an appreciation for French culture and laws, as well as a inclination towards reform. [Extracted from the article]