Jalil of Kanem
| Jalil | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 13th century |
| Predecessor | Kashim Bir or Bir II Ibrahim |
| Successor | Bir II Ibrahim or Dirke Kelem |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Dunama II Dabbalemi |
Jalil (Jalīl bin Dunama), also called Djilil and Jil, was mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire at some point between 1259 and 1290, in a period of succession conflict between the sons of Dunama II Dabbalemi. Jalil was a son of Dunama II and an unknown consort. Jalil was preceded as mai by Kashim Bir or Bir II Ibrahim, and succeeded by Bir II Ibrahim or Dirke Kelem.