Siddi lebbe biography of mahatma

Sinhalese

First Muslim lawyer of Sri Lanka. Influenced by Arumugar Navalar. Established schools in Kandy, Gampola, Polgahawela, Kurunegala. Founded Madrasathul Zahira in Muhammad Cassim was also known as Siddi Lebbe. He married the sister-in-law of Casie Lebbe Marikar Muhammad Yousoof, grandson of O L M Shekhadi Marikar He studied the Arabic language to perfection and read many significant works of Islamic scholars and thereby excelled in religious knowledge surpassing that of the local Ulema of the time.

The educational movement in Colombo, which he began with Wapchi Marikar, constantly required his presence in Colombo and thus he was compelled to live in Colombo paying occasional visits to his hometown in Kandy. He clamored to teach the Muslims their religion through these two journals where he urged the community to study the Arabic language.

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His wide scheme of educating the Muslim community resulted in the establishment of Zahira College, patronized by the cream of the community due to the munificence of Wapchi Marikar. He also established many Tamil and Arabic Schools in many parts of the Central Province, some of which he himself managed and financed. He used the medium of newspaper articles, books, and speeches to induce the Muslim community to make an attempt to uplift themselves from the backward condition they were in.

Though numerous were his friends and admirers he did have his share of opponents too, who were not convinced of his understanding of the interpretation and philosophical understanding of Islam. Died on Friday 12th April, Janaza took place on the same day at Jawatte Muslim Burial Ground. May Allah Bless his soul and grand him jennatul-Firdouse for his profound services rendered to the muslim society whereas considerable dark age in sri lankan muslim era.

It was published before the first Sinhala Noval in Srilanka. All Tamil speaking people in Srilanka must know about it.