Sri Lanka Muslim Family Genealogy


KARIAPPER Families

Kariapper Family Genealogy Database files


The Kariapper family of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka consists of three main factions/groups as follow:


1.     Karaivahu 1 Thambi Neintha Kariapper (Family #211)

2.     Karaivahu 2 Ibralebbe Kariapper (Family #203)

3.     Kotabowa   AhamaduLebbe Kariapper (Family #219)


It is not known how the name Kariapper came to be and whether Thambi Neintha Kariapper or Ibralebbe Kariapper had any blood relationship. It seems that it is a title describing a post. The name was not supposed to be carried on as a surname or a family name.


It is only AhamaduLebbe Kariapper (#219) of Kotabowa, Wellassa (now Monoragala), who married the daughter of Ibralebbe Kariapper of Kalmunaikudy, who first started the tradition of using the name "Kariapper" as his family name (to be inherited from father) and started the Kariapper Dynasty. However, certain male individuals in Thambi Neintha Kariapper family (#211) have also chosen to adopt Kariapper (shown with an "*" here to draw attention) as their family name. In addition there have been many intermarriages between these three families, thus enabling the free use of the “Kariapper” family name across many of the descendants.

 

KARIAPPER, Ibra Lebbe - Family #203

 

000  Prince Abdul Rahman Lebbe

00  Daughter

0  Meera Usan Aboobakr Kariapper 

 

1  Ibra Lebbe Kariapper + Sister of Periyathambi Alimu (from Kilakkarai in South India)

    2  (Daughter) + Ahamedu Lebbe Kariapper (219)

 

        3  Abdul Kareem Kariapper Notary JP (Vanniah of Eravur Pattu and Koralai Pattu) + Name not known 

           4  Illyas Kariapper + Razeena Packir-Saibo (Badulla) (373)

              5  Lafeer Kariapper + Lareefa Packirsaibo (Badulla)

                  6  Dr. Nazli Zaynab Kariapper + Dr. Shahnaz Ozeer (40)

                      7  Sarah Ozeer

                      7  Mohamed Ali Ozeer

                 6  Haadia Kariapper + Shabir Galely (s/o Ibrahim Galely from Surat India)

                     7  Alifiya Galely + Ihab Naji (Iraq)

                         8  Malaika Naji

                    7  Hussain Galely + Simona Galely (Romania)

 

           4  Zubair Kariapper
           4  Zain Kariapper

           4  [100] Hanoon Kariapper d:1952 + M. I. Abdul Rasool Mudali of Trincomalee) 

           4 [100] 2nd spouse of Hanoon Kariapper (now the widow of M.I. Abdul Rasool) + [101] M. A. M. Hussain, District Judge, d:2000  

               5 [102] Naila Shireen d 2019 + [103] Ahamed A A  Siddique 

                   6  Zainab Siddique 

                   6  Shabnam  Siddique 

                   6  Nabeeha Siddique 

 

            4  Daughter died young 

 

            4  [10] Mohamed Saleem Kariapper (Salin Udayar) + [11] d/o father's sister - Rahila Umma Meera Lebbe 

                 5  [12] Hanoon Saleem Kariapper (Baby) + [13] s/o mother's brother Mohammed Azhar Abdul Majeed 

                     6  Abdul Kareem (Ziaudeen) Mohammed Azhar + Rasheeda (Noorul Ayn) Meera Lebbe (d/o U.P. Meera Lebbe Pochyar of Kandy) 

                         7  Mohammed Ihthisham (Isham) Abdul Kareem

                         7  Fathima Ihsana (Ishana) Abdul Kareem

                         7  Fathima Imrana Abdul Kareem

                         7  Mohammed Imdad Abdul Kareem 

                      6  Katheeja (Mazaina) Mohammed Azhar** twin + A.R.M. Sheriffdeen (s/o O.L.M. Rahim of Trincomalee) 

                          7  Noorul Nazeeha Sheriffdeen + A.W.M. Zahar (s/o Wahid of Gampola) 

                                8  Hathila Zahar

                                8  Manaal Zahar

                                8  Yaasar Zahar

                                8  Amaara Zahar 

                            7  Noorul Shafeena Sheriffdeen 

                            7  Zamruth Hathoon Sheriffdeen 

                        6  Rahila (Zaroofa) Mohammed Azhar **twin + M.C. Athambawa (s/o Mohammed Cassim of Sainthamuruthu) 

                            7  Mohammed Anver Siraj Athambawa 

                            7  Aynul Ramziya Athambawa + Faleel of Sainthamaruthu 

                                8  Mohammed Aabith (Abith) Faleel 

                            7  Mohammed Shameer Athambawa 

                            7  Mohammed Irshard Athambawa 

                         6  Zulfica Mohammed Azhar + A.M. Maharoof (s/o Ahamed Lebbe, retired Village Headman of Sammanthurai) 

                             7  [30] Kamila Farwin Maharoof + [31] Shapheek Kariapper 

                                    8  [32] Anish Ayas Kariapper

                                    8  [33]? Kariapper, b: 

                             7  Hazana Farwin Maharoof 

                             7  Mohammed Basith Maharoof 

                         6  Nuzaiba (Faiza) Mohammed Azhar + Z.A.M. Zavahir (s/o Zainulabdeen of Gampola) 

                             7  Sarah Zamana Zavahir 

                             7  Ahamed Sadath Zavahir 

                             7  Sarah Sheikha Zavahir 

                         6  Bishrul Haffi + Shanaz Hussain (d/o A.M. Hussain of Kalmunai Kudy) 

                             7  Fathima Isma Bishrul Haffi 
 

                    5  [14] Balkis Saleem Kariapper + [15] Mohammed Abdul Cader Mohammed Cassim of Sainthamaruthu 

                        6  Mohammed Nizar Cassim + Gnei Razeena Hannan 

                            7  Mohammed Shahad Miron Cassim 

                        6  Ahamed Jiffry Cassim 

                        6  Ahamed Rajab Mowjood Cassim + Shafeena Ismail 

                        6  Niloufer Madlul Najeema Cassim + Munafir 

                        6  Minu Mumtaz Nihara Cassim + Mohammed Fouzal Thahir 

                        6  Mohammed Riyazathul Faizal Cassim 

                        6  Mohammed Bishrul Hafi (Riza) Cassim 

                        6  Fazleena Sahira Cassim 

                    5  [16] Jameel Saleem Kariapper (I. P.) + [17] d/o mother's brother Hanoon Ismail  

                          6  [40] Shafeela Kariapper + [41] Mueed Abdeen  

                                7  Mohammed Ikram Abdeen 

                                7  Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen 

                                7  Mohammed Ishki Abdeen 

                                7  Ishnia Abdeen 

                           6  Zeena Kariapper + Ajward (s/o Sulaima Lebbe, PostMaster of Sammanthurai, nephew of Jiffry Kariapper) 

                                7  (son) Ajward 

                           6  Bushra Kariapper + Fahmy 

                           6  Shyama Kariapper 

                           6  Zainab Kariapper 

                     5  [18] Bashir Saleem Kariapper 

                     5  [19] Farook Saleem Kariapper (bachelor) 
 

            4  Huzaima Kariapper, d:July 14, 2018 + A C M Rauff (231)

             5    Mazhar Rauff & Melani

                    6  Melissa Rauff

                    6  Shehan Rauff

             5  Razana Rauff & Yoosuf (div.)

                    6  Mehnaz Yoosuf

                    6  Hana Yoosuf

             5  Ishrath Rauff & Rozana

                   6  Dahlia Rauff

                   6  Liyaanah Rauff

                   6  Adanaan Rauff

        3  Daughter +. Ahamed Lebbe Haji 

            4  Sathakathullah K 

            4  Mother of Muththathambi Alimu 

            4  Musthafa Clerk 

            4  Rasa Odavi 

            4  Mother of John Manager 
 

        3  Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Kariapper + d/o Mohamed Cassim Lebbe Podi (211) 

            4  Zain Kariapper (1st Muslim Proctor, Eastern Province) 

            4  **Gate Mudaliyar Muhammad Samsudeen Kariapper 1899-1989, Born:29-Apr-1899. Educated at Wesley College, Colombo 1920. Chief Headman, Akkaraipattu. UNP member House of Representatives, Kalmunai 1947-1952. FP MP Kalmunai 1956-1959. Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Justice, June 1959. Minister of Posts & Broadcasting, Information & Cultural Affairs & Social Services, Jan-1960-Mar-1960. MP, LPP 1960-1965. MP Independent Kalmunai 1965-1970. Mudaliyar, Panama Pattu. Chairman TC, Kalmunai. Died:17-Apr-1989 + + d/o Mohamed Cassim (211)

                5  ?Subeitha + A. R. Mansoor (Ambassodar, Bahrain, ex-MP kalmunai) 

                5  Daughter + M. M. Musthafa (ex-MP Ninthavur and deputy Minister) 

                5  [50] Farooq Kariapper + [51] Hidhaya Kariapper 

                5  Iqbal Kariapper + Name Not Known
 

            4  Dr. Makeem Kariapper 

            4  Dr. Salihu Kariapper 

            4  Abdul Rahim Marikkar Kariapper (surveyor died young) 

            4  Daughter drowned in Kaliodai 

            4  Daughter (Matheniyr?) +Mohamed Cassim Kariapper (211) 

                5  M. C. Ahamed (MP Kalmunai 1960-77), d: 3 July 2008 (aka Sehran Kariapper) + Seyathu Natchi Sehulebbe, d: 24 Oct 1993

 

            5  M. C. Ahamed (MP Kalmunai 1960-77), d: 3 July 2008 (aka Sehran Kariapper) + Seyathu Natchi Sehulebbe, d: 24 Oct 1993

                6  Shaffeena Ahamed (UK) + Atham Bawa Ahamed Lebbe (dec)
                    7  Rezan Lebbe
                    7  Kazan Ahamed Lebbe + Nasfa Yahya d/o Yahya & Zohra (nee Rajabdeen)
                    7  Daniel Kayne

                6  2nd Spouse of Shaffeena Ahamed (UK)  + Ahamed Azlaff Sahill (USA) 1958 (m:2016) (76)
                6  Inoon Ahamed + Mohideen Sikkander
                     7  Shazleen + Name Not Known (Canada)
                     7  Dr. (Name Not Known)                   

                6  Liyaquath Ahamed + Hidaya Saleem (112)
                6  Jehan Ahamed + Jennifer
                6  Faroukiya Ahamed + Ahamed Jiffrey
                     7  Shifana Jiffrey + Dr. Ilham
                     7  Shifaz Jiffrey + Asma
                     7  Shahra Jiffrey
                6  Sabriya Ahamed + M M Musthafa (MYOWN)
                     7  Rizna Musthafa + Name Not Known
                     7  Rizley Musthafa
                     7  Ramley Musthafa
                6  Abath Ahamed
                6  Murad Ahamed + Shibliya (Sammanthurai)

            5 daughter + Khader Mohideen

                6  Ghazali Mohideen

 

    4  Farlina Kariapper + Mohamed Thamby Saheed Ahmed 

         5 Jezima Ismail (Principal of Muslim Ladies College) + Prof. Maharoof Ismail (173)

                6  Jehaan Ismail + Laila Aboosally (d/o the late MLM Aboosally, MP for Balangoda and ex Minister of Labor)
                    7  Daughter (Name Not Known)
                    7  Son (Name Not Known)
           5  Latheefa Saheed Ismail + Muhammad Ghazzali Ismail (Leon) (173)
               6  Childrens names Not Known

                                 4 Subeitha Kariapper d: 1999+ A. L. M. A. Majeeth (P. M. Akk) d: 2003                    

                                            5 Daughter d: 1996 + (name not known d: 1986)

                                            5 Daughter + (name not known) 

                                            5 Daughter + (name not known) 

                                            5 Zavahir Majeeth + (name not known) 

                                                       6 daughter b:2000 


                                 4  Sabrith Kariapper + Name Not Known
 

                      3 Hussain Kariapper (went to India and never returned!)

 

                      3 [200] Abdul Latheef Kariapper (Vanniah of Sammanthurai Pattu) + [201] d/o mother's brother, Kos Mohamed Notaris (had 13 children of which 1 died in infancy, 1 died in early youth)

                                 4 [90] Umme Salma Kariapper + [91] Mohamed Ahamed Lebbe (MAL) Kariapper (211) 

                                            5 Izzet + M. P. Y. Izzedeen (Mohideen) 

                                                 6 Son +  

                                                 6 Fareed, +  

                                                 6 Jemina, + 

                                                 6 Rehana + Mohideen Bawa 

                                                 6 Ameer + 
                                            5 Marzoona + Abdeen (Nawalapitiya) 

                                                 6 Mihrun +  

                                                 6 [41] Mueed + [40] Shafeela Kariapper

                                                     7 Mohammed Ikram Abdeen

                                                     7 Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen

                                                    7 Mohammed Ishki Abdeen

                                                    7 Ishnia Abdeen 

                                          5 Noorjehan + Jauffer Sadiq 

                                               6 Mumtaz Sadiq + (name not known (Galle) 

                                                    7 Daughter

                                                6 Maznavi Sadiq (Ambassador, Saudi Arabia (2005))

                                                6 Mazeeda Sadiq + (name not known ) 

                                                6 Muzammil Sadiq + (name not known) 

                                          5 [60] Razeen Kariapper* + [61] Hiloufa Kariapper 

                                          5 Abdul Majeed Jiffrey Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)*

                                                6 Amanullah Jiffrey Kariapper*  b:Feb-14-1979



                                         5 Muhammad Marzook Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)* (widow of Jiffrey)

                                                6 Ayesha Salma Kariapper* b:Dec-5-1981

 

                                 4 Abdul Kareem Kariapper + name not known (from Ninthavur)  

                                             5 Rafeeq Kariapper+  

                                             5 Daugter (Nona) Kariapper+ Advocate Shamsudeen (former Ambassador, UAE) 

                                             5 Gazzali Kariapper +  

                                             5 Daugter (Baby) Kariapper +
 

                                 4 [210] Mohamed Cassim (M. C.) Kariapper + [211] d/o mother's brother 

                                             5 Zarook Kariapper +  

                                             5 Zahira Kariapper+ degree Machchan

                                                      6 Zakir + 

                                             5 Zulfica Kariapper +  

                                             5 [212] Zamzam Kariapper+ [213] name not known 

                                                       6 (son) kariapper 

 

                                 4 Abdul Lassim (Jamaldeen) Kariapper + name not known  

                                            5 Iqbal Kariapper (bachelor)  

                                            5 Siddiq Kariapper +  

                                            5 Kateeja Kariapper +  

 

                                 4 2nd spouse of Abdul Lassim (Jamaldeen) Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Hilmi Kariapper +  

                                            5 Rizana Kariapper +  

                                            5 Arshad Kariapper +  

                                            5 Zuhair Kariapper +  

                                            5 Anjabin Kariapper  
 

                                 4 Abdul Waddod Kariapper + name not known (from Sammanthurai) 

                                            5 Daughter Kariapper +  

                                            5 Thoufeeq Kariapper +  

                                            5 Ameer Kariapper (now in Canada)+ Farida Izadeen  

                                                       6 Ali Kariapper 
 

                                 4 Abdul Majeed (Samoon) Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Hidhayathullah Kariapper (died young)+ name not known  

                                                       6 (son) Kariapper 

                                            5 [61] Hiloufa Kariapper + [60] Razeen Kariapper  

                                            5 [51] Hidhaya Kariapper + [50] Farooq Kariapper 

                                            5 Himaya Kariapper + Ilyas 

                                                       6 Imadh

                                                       6 Daughter

                                                       6 Sumaiya 

 

                                 4 Salin Kariapper (died young)

 

                                 4 [220] Ameen Kariapper + [221] d/o mother's brother 

                                            5 Amina Kariapper + Anwar 

                                                       6 Daughter

                                                       6 Daughter

                                                       6 Daughter  

                                            5 Nisar Kariapper + name not known 

                                                       6 Son (Kariapper) 

                                            5 Zameer Kariapper + name not known 

 

                                 4 Hameed Lebbe (Alaudeen) Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Siddeque Kariapper (Lake House) + Fathima Naleera

                                                6  M Shifan Siddeque Kariapper

                                            5 Latheefa Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Jaufer Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Ashraff Kariapper + name not known 
 

                                 4  [104] Mohamed Fareed Kariapper + [105] Ayesha

                                            5 Jasmin (Baby) Kariapper + Ibrahim 

                                                       6 Shibly

                                                       6 Bubby 

                                            5 Zulficar Kariapper + name not known 

                                            5 Harith (Sona) Kariapper, b:1962 d:2021 + Roshana (Rosi) Jameel d/o Dr Jameel (Kalmunai) & Haseena

                                                       6 Rizni Kariapper

                                                       6 Rimzi Kariappper
                                                       6 Ruhi Kariappper
                                             5 Jareena Kariapper

 

                                 4 Mohamed Hussain (Zahir) Kariapper (District Judge) +Jezeema Mohamed Thahir 

                                            5 Mohammed Siddiq Tajudeen Kariapper (PhD, Chemistry – now in Canada)+ Ariffa Hameed 

                                                       6 Imadh Kariapper, b:1993

                                                       6 Heeba Kariapper, b:

                                                       6 Tariq Kariapper, b: 2001: 

                                            5 [70] Mohammed Sirajudeen (Sadiq) Kariapper (PhD, Physics) + [71] Jaiza Cassim (211) 

                                                       6 [72] Leena Sadiq Kariapper, b:1992

                                                       6 [73] Manal Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996

                                                       6 [74] Bayan Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996 

                                            5 [80] Mohammed Nizam Kariapper (Attorney at Law) + [81] Misriya (211) 

                                                       6 [82] Ilham Kariapper, b:1992 

                                            5 Iyna Kariapper + Rasheed (Civil Engineer) 

                                                       6 Ashiq

                                                       6 Thafani

                                                       6 Thameena

                                                       6 Athif

                                                       6 Afzal 

                                            5 Dr. Mohammed Nizreen Kariapper + Nazreen Jameel 

                                                       6 Hamdy Kariapper

                                                       6 Haleef Kariapper, b:2004

                                            5 [31] Ahamed Shapheeq Kariapper + [30] Kamila Mahroof 

                                                       6 [32]Anish Ayas Kariapper

                                                       6 [33]? Kariapper, b:2004

                                            5 Hafeela Kariapper + Mafeel (Electrical Engineer) 
 

      3  Zainabu Natchiar Kariapper + Mohamed Meeralebbe (Seeni Vidane) (211) 

             4 M. M. Abdul Majeed Vanniah +name not known 

               5 Mohammed Fazil Abdul Majeed + Zubaida Ibrahim 

                    6 Nazli + Prof. Ishaq (PhD, civil engineering)

                       7 Mafas

                       7 Shero +

                       7 Nadia 
                    6 Mareena + Mahroof (PhD)

                       7 Lulu 

                5 [13] Mohammed Azhar Abdul Majeed + [12] Hanoon Saleem Kariapper (Baby)  

                   6 Abdul Kareem (Ziaudeen) Mohammed Azhar + Rasheeda (Noorul Ayn) Meera Lebbe (d/o U.P. Meera Lebbe Pochyar of Kandy) 

                      7 Mohammed Ihthisham (Isham) Abdul Kareem

                      7 Fathima Ihsana (Ishana) Abdul Kareem

                      7 Fathima Imrana Abdul Kareem

                7 Mohammed Imdad Abdul Kareem 

                  6 Katheeja (Mazaina) Mohammed Azhar** twin + A.R.M. Sheriffdeen (s/o O.L.M. Rahim of Trincomalee) 

                        7 Noorul Nazeeha Sheriffdeen + A.W.M. Zahar (s/o Wahid of Gampola) 

                            8 Hathila Zahar

                            8 Manaal Zahar

                            8 Yaasar Zahar

                            8 Amaara Zahar 

                        7 Noorul Shafeena Sheriffdeen 

                        7 Zamruth Hathoon Sheriffdeen 

                    6  Rahila (Zaroofa) Mohammed Azhar **twin + M.C. Athambawa (s/o Mohammed Cassim of Sainthamuruthu) 

                        7 Mohammed Anver Siraj Athambawa +

                            8 son 

                        7 Aynul Ramziya Athambawa + Faleel of Sainthamaruthu 

                                     8 Mohammed Aabith (Abith) Faleel 

                                        7 Mohammed Shameer Athambawa 

                                        7 Mohammed Irshard Athambawa 

                           6 Zulfica Mohammed Azhar + A.M. Maharoof (s/o Ahamed Lebbe, retired Village Headman of Sammanthurai) 

                        7 [30] Kamila Farwin Maharoof + [31] Shapheek Kariapper 

                            8 [32] Anish Ayas Kariapper

                            8 [33] ? Kariapper, b:2004 

                          7 Hazana Farwin Maharoof 

                          7 Mohammed Basith Maharoof 

                      6 Nuzaiba (Faiza) Mohammed Azhar + Z.A.M. Zavahir (s/o Zainulabdeen of Gampola) 

                          7 Sarah Zamana Zavahir 

                          7 Ahamed Sadath Zavahir 

                          7 Sarah Sheikha Zavahir 

                     6 Bishrul Haffi + Shanaz Hussain (d/o A.M. Hussain of Kalmunai Kudy) 

                          7 Fathima Isma Bishrul Haffi 

                5 Zubairdeen Abdul Majeed + Latiffa 

                      6 Ansar 

                5 Pathumuthu Zohara Abdul Majeed + M.L.M.M. Hussain 

                      6 Bathool + Saleem

               7 Amjad

               7 Daughter 

                      6 Riffaya + Abdul Cader

               7 Akram

               7 Hussain 

                      6 Mumtaz + name not known

               7 Daughter 

                      6 Imthiyas + name not known

               7 Arshad

               7 Irshad  

                  5 Ummu Rukiya Abdul Majeed d: 26 Dec. 2004 (Tsunami) + M.I.M. Meera Lebbe 

                      6 Sharmila + Dr. Rizvi d: 26 Dec. 2004 (Tsunami) 

                      6 Rizvi d: 26 Dec. 2004 (Tsunami) 

                      6 Daughter 

                 5 Ummu Salma Abdul Majeed + S.A.C.M. Meera Saibo 
 

          4 2nd spouse Abdul Majeed Vanniah: + name not known

                 5 NO ISSUE 

 

          4 [230] Mohammed MeeraLebbe Cassim + [231] name not known

                5 [12] Jezima Mohammed Cassim + [4] M. A. M. Hussain, District Judge, d:2000

                  6 NO ISSUE

               5 Ummu Rahma Mohammed Cassim + Mohammed Aleem

                  6 NO ISSUE

                5 M.I.M. Cassim alias Hamza Cassim (bachelor) 

 

           4 [91] Mohamed Ahamed Lebbe (MAL) Kariapper + [91] Umme Salma Kariapper (d/o Abdul Latheef Kariapper 

                5 Izzet + M. P. Y. Izzedeen (Mohideen) 

                    6 Son +  

                    6 Fareed Izzedeen +  

                    6 Jemina Izzedeen + 

                    6 Rehana Izzedeen+ Mohideen Bawa 

                    6 Ameer Izzedeen + 

                5 Marzoona + Abdeen (Nawalapitiya) 

                    6 Mihrun Abdeen +  

                    6 [41] Mueed Abdeen + [40] Shafeela Kariapper

                        7 Mohammed Ikram Abdeen

                        7 Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen

                        7 Mohammed Ishki Abdeen

                        7 Ishnia Abdeen 

             5 Noorjehan Abdeen + Jauffer Sadiq 

                     6 Mumtaz JaufferSadiq + (name not known (Galle) 

                        7 Daughter +  

                      6 Maznavi Jauffer Sadiq (Ambassador, Saudi Arabia (in 2005) +  

                      6 Mazeeda Jauffer Sadiq + (name not known ) 

                      6 Muzammil Jauffer Sadiq + (name not known) 

            5 [60] Razeen Kariapper* + [61] Hiloufa Kariapper 

            5 Abdul Majeed Jiffrey Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)*

                      6 Amanullah Jiffry Kariapper* b:Feb-14-1979 

            5 Muhammad Marzook Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)* (widow of Jiffrey)

                      6 Ayesha Salma Kariapper* b:Dec-5-1981 

 

        4  Dr. Mohammed Meera Lebbe Yusuf + Sithy Sulaiha

                     5 Ayesha Yusuf + D. Seneviratne

                                  6 Priya Seneviratne

            5 Amin Yusuf + Uneiza Muthalib (Kandy)

                        6 Farzana Yusuf + Dr. Fahim Jameel (s/o Justice Jameel)

                        6 Izby Yusuf + Name Not Known (Pakistan)

                        6 Shifa Yusuf

                        6 Azad Yusuf

          .5 Rahila Yusuf + P.M. Sheriff

                        6 Fazal Sheriff

                        6 Ifthikhar Sheriff, b:1958 + Latheefa, b:1963

                           7 Ahmed Hisham Sheriff, b:1997

                           7 Ahmed Aatif Sheriff, b:2002

           5 Jezima Yusuf + A.R.A. Kalaff

                        6 Iyub Kalaff

                        6 Alam Kalaff

                        6 Ghazzali Kalaff

                        6 Farah Kalaff

           5 Ansar Yusuf, d:1994 + Jaleela (div)

                        6 Rameez Yusuf

           5 2nd Spouse of Ansar Yusuf: + Razeena Adambawa

                        6 NO ISSUE

           5 Wazeer Yusuf + Nizara Deen

                        6 Fahd Yusuf

                        6 Amjad Yusuf

                        6 Benazir Yusuf

           5 Farouq Yusuf, d:Nov 24 2014 in Riyadh + Rifka Nilar

                        6  Rasha Yusuf + Haris Omar (129) (div) s/o of Isfahan Omar & Sithy Ameen

                          7  Mohamed Anthar Omar

                        6 Talal Yusuf 

 

      4 Mohammed Meera Lebbe Ibrahim (MMI) Kariapper*, District Judge + Sithy Ayn (108)

            5 Nizam Ibrahim Kariapper* + Minna Hassim 

 

      4  [240] Mohammed Meera Lebbe Ismail + 1st d/o Meera Lebbe Pochyar of Kalmunaikudy 

            5  Mohammed Kaleel (Samahim) Ismail + Nazeera Mathani Ismail 

                        6  Samna Ismail

                        6  [48] Sabeen Ismail + [49] Janees Cassim

                                                       7 Afzal

                                                       7 Adnan 

                        6  Sarfras Ismail Kariapper*

                        6  Shabnam Ismail 

            5 [17] Hanoon Ismail + [16] Jameel Saleem Kariapper (I. P.) 

                    6 [40] Shafeela Kariapper + [41] Mueed Abdeen

                        7 Mohammed Ikram Abdeen

                        7 Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen

                        7 Mohammed Ishki Abdeen

                        7 Ishnia Abdeen 

                   6  Zeena Kariapper + Ajward (s/o Sulaima Lebbe, PostMaster of Sammanthurai, nephew of Jiffry Kariapper)

                       7 (son) Ajward 

                   6  Bushra Kariapper + Fahmy 

                   6  Shyama Kariapper 

                   6  Zainab Kariapper 

 

            4  [240] 2nd spouse of Mohammed Meera Lebbe Ismail: + d/o Meera Lebbe Pochyar of Kalmunaikudy (first wife’s younger sister) 

                5  Rifa Ismail Kariapper + Mohammed Thahir Mohammed Cassim 

                    6  [71] Jaiza Cassim + [70] Mohammed Sirajudeen (Sadiq) Kariapper (PhD in Physics) (Saudi Arabia)  

                        7  [72] Leena Sadiq Kariapper, b:1992

                        7 [73] Manal Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996

                        7 [74] Bayan Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996 

                    6 [49] Janees Cassim + [48] Sabeen Ismail

                        7 Afzal Ismail

                        7 Adnan  Ismail

                    6 Januffa Cassim + Mahir Mustafa 

                        7 Amal Mustafa

                        7 Fadhil Mustafa

                    6 Jazeela Cassim + S. I. M. Faisal 

                        7 Haneef Faisal 

                    6 Jareeth Cassim 

 

            4 [240] 3rd  spouse of Mohammed Meera Lebbe Ismail + Hajara

                         5 Baby (AYSHA BEGUM) + Aboobakr

                             6 Habeeba (Suraiha Begum) Aboobakr + Yasser

                          7 Afridha Haanim Yasser

                          7 Aini Yasser

                             6 Samsath Begum Aboobakr + Murshid Sinnalebbe 

                          7 Qaidh Murshid Sinnalebbe

                          7 Qaim Mushid Sinnalebbe
                          7  Sarah Murshid Sinnalebbe

                             6 Mohamed Zakkey Aboobakr + Roshana

                          7 Mohamed Mahdee bin Mohamed Zakkey

                          7 Mohamed Haziq bin Mohamed Zakkey
                          7  Fathima Adheena Mohamed Zakkey

 

        4 Mohammed Meera Lebbe Hussain (Village Headman) + name not known (from Sammanthurai) 

                  5 Jezima Hussain + ?? 

                      6 [81] Misriya + [80] Mohamed Nizam Kariapper (Attorney at Law) 

                          7 [82] Ilham Kariapper 

                      6 son + ? 

                  5 Ashraff Hussain, Leader SLMC, Minister, Government of Sri Lanka (2000), d:200 in a helicopter crash over Kurunegala on his way to the Eastern Province during the Election campaign + Ferial Ismail, Leader N. U. A., Minister, Government of Sri Lanka 

                     6 Aman Ashraff 

                  5 Mufida Hussain+ Abdullah 

                     6  Jazeem Abdullah + Rumaiza

                     6  Muhammad Javidh Abdullah

                     6  Jaloodh Abdullah

                  5 Feroza Hussain+ Abdus Salam, District Judge 

                    6  Muhammad Hussain Abdus Salam

                    6  Muhammad Sfaie Abdul Salam

                    6  Muhammad

                    6  Jazliya Abdullah + Fahmy

             4  Fathima Natchia Meera Lebbe + Abdul Hameed Marikar Thombuthor (Registrar) (211) 

                5 [101] M. A. M. Hussain, District Judge, d:2000 + [100] Hanoon Kariapper, d:Dec-1952 (widow of M.I. Abdul Rasool of Trincomalee) 

                     6 [102] Naila Shireen d 2019 + [103] Ahamed A A  Siddique 

                        7  Zainab Siddique 

                        7  Shabnam  Siddique + Adnan Aziz (69)

                        7  Nabeeha Siddique 

 

                      6 [102] Naila Shireen + [103] A. M. Sideek 

                            7 Zainab Sideek

                            7 (daughter) Sideek

                            7 (daughter) Sideek 

                         5 2nd Spouse of [101] M. A. M. Hussain, District Judge, d:2000 + [12] Jezima Mohammed Cassim 

                      6 NO ISSUE 

                 5 [10] (daughter) 

                 5 [11] (daughter) 

 

            4  [11] Rahila Umma Meera Lebbe (211) + [10] Mohamed Saleem Kariapper (Salin Udayar) s/o mother's brother

                5 [12] Hanoon Saleem Kariapper (Baby) + [13] s/o mother's brother -Mohammed Azhar Abdul Majeed 

                     6 Abdul Kareem (Ziaudeen) Mohammed Azhar + Rasheeda (Noorul Ayn) Meera Lebbe (d/o U.P. Meera Lebbe Pochyar of Kandy) 

                         7 Mohammed Ihthisham (Isham) Abdul Kareem

                         7 Fathima Ihsana (Ishana) Abdul Kareem

                         7 Fathima Imrana Abdul Kareem

                         7 Mohammed Imdad Abdul Kareem 

                    6 Katheeja (Mazaina) Mohammed Azhar** twin + A.R.M. Sheriffdeen (s/o O.L.M. Rahim of Trincomalee) 

                        7 Noorul Nazeeha Sheriffdeen + A.W.M. Zahar (s/o Wahid of Gampola) 

                            8 Hathila Zahar

                            8 Manaal Zahar

                            8 Yaasar Zahar

                            8 Amaara Zahar 

                          7 Noorul Shafeena Sheriffdeen 

                          7 Zamruth Hathoon Sheriffdeen 

                   6 Rahila (Zaroofa) Mohammed Azhar **twin + M.C. Athambawa (s/o Mohammed Cassim of Sainthamuruthu) 

                        7 Mohammed Anver Siraj Athambawa 

                        7  Aynul Ramziya Athambawa + Faleel of Sainthamaruthu 

                            8 Mohammed Aabith (Abith) Faleel 

                        7 Mohammed Shameer Athambawa 

                        7 Mohammed Irshard Athambawa 

                    6 Zulfica Mohammed Azhar + A.M. Maharoof (s/o Ahamed Lebbe, retired Village Headman of Sammanthurai) 

                          7 [6] Kamila Farwin Maharoof + [7] Shapheek Kariapper 

                                 8 [61] Anish Ayas Kariapper

                                 8 [62]? Kariapper, b: 

                         7 Hazana Farwin Maharoof 

                         7 Mohammed Basith Maharoof 

                      6 Nuzaiba (Faiza) Mohammed Azhar + Z.A.M. Zavahir (s/o Zainulabdeen of Gampola) 

                         7 Sarah Zamana Zavahir 

                         7 Ahamed Sadath Zavahir 

                         7 Sarah Sheikha Zavahir 

                      6 Bishrul Haffi + Shanaz Hussain (d/o A.M. Hussain of Kalmunai Kudy) 

                         7 Fathima Isma Bishrul Haffi 
                5 [14] Balkis Saleem Kariapper + [15] Mohammed Abdul Cader Mohammed Cassim of Sainthamaruthu 

                      6 Mohammed Nizar Cassim + Gnei Razeena Hannan 

                          7 Mohammed Shahad Miron Cassim 

                      6 Ahamed Jiffry Cassim 

                      6 Ahamed Rajab Mowjood Cassim + Shafeena Ismail 

                      6 Niloufer Madlul Najeema Cassim + Munafir 

                      6 Minu Mumtaz Nihara Cassim + Mohammed Fouzal Thahir 

                      6 Mohammed Riyazathul Faizal Cassim 

                      6 Mohammed Bishrul Hafi (Riza) Cassim 

                      6 Fazleena Sahira Cassim 
                5 [16] Jameel Saleem Kariapper (I. P.) + [17] d/o mother's brother Hanoon Ismail  

                      6 [40] Shafeela Kariapper + [41] Mueed Abdeen  

                          7 Mohammed Ikram Abdeen 

                          7 Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen 

                          7 Mohammed Ishki Abdeen 

                          7 Iszniya Abdeen 

                      6 Zeena Kariapper + Ajward (s/o Sulaima Lebbe, PostMaster of Sammanthurai, nephew of Jiffry Kariapper) 

                          7 Afan 

                      6 Bushra Kariapper + Fahmy 

                      6 Shyama Kariapper 

                      6 Zainab Kariapper 
                5 [18] Bashir Saleem Kariapper 

                5 [19] Farook Saleem Kariapper (bachelor) 

 

 

2  IBRA LEBBE Kariapper + Sister of Periyathambi Alimu (from Kilakkarai in South India) 

            3 Kos Mohamed Notaris + AYESHA Mohamed Cassim Lebbe Podi [211]

                        4 Majeed Vannia KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS+ MARYAM MEERA LEBBE PODI VANNIYA.

                        5 [250] Merza Majid (MP, Kalmunai, 1952) + [251] Fathima Mohamed Hussain [d/o Father's sister SAFFIYA KOS MOHAMED]

                        6 Inpa Laksana Maryam Merza+ Jauffer Mohamed Hussain-Attorney at-Law

                        7 Jehana Jauffer + Riffai

                        8 Imdaad  Riffai

                        7 Rumy Jauffer +

                        7 Shcifana Jauffer + Nafiys Alawudeen

                        7 Shiraz Jauffer +

 

                        6 Ifthikar Rustom Mirzaa + Nazrien Katheeja Majeed (Daughter of former Nintavur MP M. I. M. Abdul Majeed)

                        7 Shakira Mirzaa +Shafraz MOHAMED THAMBY

                        8 Ayaan Umar Shafraz

                        7 Tariq Mirzaa + Zainab Jawahir

                        8 Hayaa Tariq

                        8 Eesa Tariq

                        7 Shariq Mirzaa

            6 Imru Shiras Merza + Issathu Nisa Sheriff

                                                            7 Janina Merza +

 

                        5 Rasheed Majid Engineer + Razna Mohammed Cassim [90]

                        6 Azad Rasheed +

                        6 Dr.Amir Rasheed +

                        6 Mareena Rasheed +

                        6 Ruzaina Rasheed +

 

                        5 Kadeejah Majeed [Mother of B. A. Majeed (MP, Sammanthurai) + 1st spouse of Mohamed Ali- Post Master

                        6 BA Majeed (Former Minister) Mohamed Ali + Razinathul Kadeeja Ismail Durai -Engineer

                        7 Faroouki Majeed + Yesmin Junaideen

                                                            7 Faloona Majeed + Naoshaad MAJEED

                                                            7 Maliky Majeed + Jennath MIRZA

                                                            7 Nasser Majeed + Quraisha MIRZA

                                                            7 Lafir Majeed + Shanaz Wahida MAJEED

                        6 Ummu Salma Mohamed Ali  + Abdul Majeed Mohamed Ismail -Former Nintavur MP

                        7 Shiraaz Majeed + Thajoon AW KARIAPPER

                        7 Mumthaj Shireen MAJEED + Jawahir

                        7 Naoshaad Majeed + Faloona Majeed (D/o BA Majeed Former Minister)

                        7 Naphees Majeed (Passed away in his early age)

                        7 Nazrien Khathija Majeed + Ifthikar Rustom Mirzaa (S/o Mirza MP)

                        7 Farahnaz Majeed + Larif Amir Ali

                        7 Muhuzina Manon MAJEED + Prof.MMA Cader (first South Eastern University Vice Chancellor)

                        7 Shanaz Wahida Majeed + Lafir MAJEED (S/o BA Majeed Former Minister)

                                               

                        6 Ameer Ali – Chairman + Khathija Umma Rahila Mohamed Ali

 

                        6 Razeena Mohamed Ali + Mirza Mohamed Ali

 

                        5 Sumsun Nahar Majeed + Dr.Meeralebbe Mohamed Thamby

                        6 Dr.Farouk Meeralebbe + Iynoon AW Kariapper

                        7 Akram Farouk +

                        7 Nuzrath Farook + Jauher

                        7 Farhath Farook +

 

                        6 Latheefa Meeralebbe + Jabbar -Lawyer

                        7 Rameez Jabbar +

                        6 Shafi Meeralebbe + not married (Passed away)

 

                        5 Noor Jahan Majeed + Rasheed (Clerk) Mohamed Hussain

                        6 Sithee Rashida Rasheed + Faleel Mohamed Ismail

                        7 Roshan Faleel + Nowfer Musthaffa (Former Minister & Nintavur MP)

                        7 Makshood Faleel + Yasmin Nizwani Shafideen

                        7 Zulfikar Faleel + Nushrath Iqbal Kariapper (G/D/o MS Kariapper)

                        6 Hanoon Rasheed + Jiffry Kariapper (G/S/o Abdul Kareem Kariapper vanniya-Eravurpatu)

                                                            7 Arooza Kariapper + Lafeer (TA)

                                                                        8 Javed Lafeer + Afroz Kariapper

                                                                                    9 Minza Javid

                                                                        8 Fazrin Nifla +Malik Fairoze

                                                                                    9 Aaliyah Malik

                                                                        8 Jibran Nasif

                                                                        8 Fathima Nishra

                                                                        8 Fathima Nadhiya

                                                            7 Nilufa Kariapper + Naseem Badurdeen

                                                                        8 Insaf Naseem + Fathima Zahra Nazeer

                                                                        8 Mohamed Nihaj Naseem +

                                                                        8 Fathima Nifra Nazeem

                                                            7 Safeela Kariapper + Mowjood Sulaiman

                                                                        8 Hasnaa Mowjood + Nadir Haseem

                                                                        8 Haseef Mowjood

                                                            7 Hilmy Kariapper + Fiqra GMT Kariapper

                                                                        8 Hamshade Kariapper

                                                                        8 Hiba Kariapper

                                                            7 Fazly Kariapper +

                                                6 Jazeema Rasheed + Zubair Ahmed Lebbe

                                                            7 Fahmy Zubair + Jesliya Abdullah

                                                                        8 Zaina Fahmy

                                                                        8 Khidash Fahmy

                                                                        8 Bilal Fahmy

                                                            7 Dr.Safras Zubair + Bushra Wahid

                                                                        8 Yoosuf Sarfraz

                                                            7 Sabira Zubair + Eng.M.M.M.Nazeel

                                                                        8 Nazaha Nazeel

                                                                        8 Infaz Nazeel

                                                                        8 Haani Nazeel

                                                6 Gafoor Rasheed + Ayesha Mohammed Thamby

                                                            7 Aslam Fahmy Gafoor + Nisba Nowfer

                                                                        8 Mehnaz Aslam Fahmy

                                                                        8 Muaza Aslam Fahmy

                                                                        8 Masarra Aslam Fahmy

                                                            7 Asmiya Farhana Gafoor + Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Ayyash Ahamed Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Ahnaf Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Aalim Ismath Sabry

                                                            7 Arshad Faha Gafoor + Fahmiya

                                                                        8 Areeb Al Faras Arshad Faha

                                                                        8 Dariya Faleeha Arshad Faha

                                                                        8 Thikra Faleeha Arshad Faha

 

                                                6 Muhsina Rasheed + Fowser Hanifa

                                                            7 Mazeeda Fowser + Riyad Badurdeen

                                                                        8 Rashad Riyad

                                                            7 Rushdy Fowser + Sharika Kamal

                                                                        8 Emaad Rushdy

                                                                        8 Shaad Rushdy

 

                                                6 Jinnaah Rasheed + Junaitha Sathakathullah  

                                                            7 Inas Jinnaah +  Naufaloon Buhary

                                                                        8 Alisha Naufaloon

                                                                        8 Ayan Naufaloon

                                                            7 Dr.Sara Jinnaah + Dr.Rifly Rafiudeen

                                                                        8 Amilia Rifly

                                                            7 Minha Jinnaah + Hisham Zarook

                                                                        8 Mikael Hisham

                                                                        8 Zakry Hisham

                                                            7 Hurriya Jinnaah + Akhil Fakeer

                                                                        8 Gibreel Akhil

                                                                        8 Noor Akhil

 

                                                6 Riffa Rasheed + Saleem Habeeb

 

                                    5 Ayesha (Faleela) Majeed [Mother of CTB Chairman + 2nd spouse of Mohamed Ali - Post Master

                                                6 Abdul Razak Mohamed Ali + Zareena Mohamed Ali

                                                6 Pushpam Mohamed Ali + Jaleel Manager

                                                6 Mustaq Mohamed Ali + Hidaya Cader

 

 

                             4 [201] Khadeeja KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + [200] Abdul Latheef Kariapper (had 13 children of which 1 died in infancy, 1 died in early youth)

                                    5 [90] Umme Salma Kariapper + [91] Mohamed Ahamed Lebbe (MAL) Kariapper (211) 

                                                6 Izzet Kariapper + M. P. Y. Izzedeen (Mohideen) 

                                                            7 Nilu Izzedeen +  

                                                            7 Mahroof Izzedeen +  

                                                            7 Fareed Izzedeen +  

                                                            7 Jemina Izzedeen + 

                                                            7 Rehana Izzedeen + Mohideen Bawa 

                                                                        8 Daughter +  Marrikar -MP of Colombo

                                                                                    9 Fathima Zara Marrikar 

                                                            7 Hafi Amir Izzedeen + Kamila

                                                6 Marzoona Kariapper + Abdeen (Nawalapitiya) 

                                                            7 Mihrun Abdeen +  

                                                            7 [41] Mueed Abdeen + [40] Shafeela Jameel Kariapper

                                                                        8 Mohammed Ikram Abdeen

                                                                        8 Mohammed Ishraq Abdeen

                                                                        8 Mohammed Ishki Abdeen

                                                                        8 Ishnia Abdeen + Tharik Kariapper (S/O Fazeel Kariapper)

                                                6 Noorjehan Kariapper + Jauffer Sadiq 

                                                            7 Mumtaz Sadiq + (name not known (Galle) 

                                                                        8 Daughter +  

                                                            7 Maznavi Sadiq (Ambassador, Saudi Arabia (in 2005) +  

                                                            7 Mazeeda Sadiq + (name not known ) 

                                                            7 Muzammil Sadiq + (name not known) 

                                                6 [60] Razeen Kariapper* + [61] Hiloufa Abdul Majeed (Samoon) Kariapper

                                                            7 Maheeza Kariapper +

                                                            7 Rameeza Kariapper + Jowzi Abdul Jabbar

                                                6 Abdul Majeed Jiffrey Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)*

                                                            7 Amanullah Jiffrey Kariapper*  b:Feb-14-1979 +

                                                6 Muhammad Marzook Kariapper* + Dr. Rehana Mohiyuddin (Doctor in Lahore, Pakistan)* (widow of Jiffrey)

                                                            7 Ayesha Salma Kariapper* b:Dec-5-1981 + Muhammad Ahmed Shamim

                                   

                                    5 AK Kariapper + Maryam Naachchi Sellappulla Udaya (from Nintavur)  

                                                6 Zohara (Nona) Kariapper+ Advocate Shamsudeen (former Ambassador, UAE) 

                                                6 Rafeeq Kariapper + Anita Kariapper 

                                                6 Gazzali Kariapper +  

                                                6 Daughter (Baby) Kariapper +
 

                                    5 [210] Mohamed Cassim (M. C.) Kariapper + [211] Razeena Umma Abdul Careem (d/o mother's brother) 

                                                6 Zarook Kariapper + Fareena Farook

                                                6 Zarina Kariapper + Ahmed Lebbe

                                                            7 Zahir Hussain +

                                                6 Zam Zam Kariapper + Ilma Majeed

                                                            7 Shujaah Kariapper

                                                            7 Zaneer Kariapper

                                                            7 Fathima Azkaa Kariapper + Saamir Abdul Saleem

                                                                        8 Idris Saamir

                                                6 Zulfika Kariapper + Mohamed Malik

                                                            7 Aaqil Malik +

                                                            7 Aahid Malik +

                                                            7 Aasim Malik +

                                                            7 Ziyan Malik

 

                                    5 Abdul Lassim (Jamaldeen) Kariapper + Nafeesa Fathima  

                                                6 Iqbal Kariapper (bachelor)  

                                                6 Siddiq Kariapper + Safeera

                                                            7 Fathima Haya Kariapper

                                                            7 Maryam Hamziya Kariapper

                                                6 Khateeja Kariapper +  

 

                                    5 2nd spouse of Abdul Lassim (Jamaldeen) Kariapper + Rahila 

                                                6 Fahira Kariapper + Subair

                                                            7 Farhan Subair +

                                                            7 Faslan Subair +

                                                            7 Hasna Subair +

                                                            7 Hafsa Subair +

                                                6 Hilmi Kariapper + Sameera

                                                            7 Shafee Abdullah Kariapper  
                                                            7 Syed Rila Abdullah Kariapper  

                                                6 Rizana Kariapper + Moynudeen (AGA) 

                                                            7 Iqzan Ahamed Moinudeen

                                                            7 Busra Islam Moinudeen

                                                            7 Husni Musharaff Moinudeen

                                                            7 Himas Abdulla Moinudeen

 

                                                6 Arshad Kariapper + Shafiya Rowsan

                                                            7 Fathima Leena Kariapper  

                                                6 Zuhair Kariapper + Jamoona

                                                            7 Hafsa Subair

                                                            7 Atheefa Kariapper  
                                                            7 Atheef Kariapper  
                                                            7 Syed Amar Kariapper  

                                    5 AW-Abdul Wahid Kariapper + Ayesha (from Sammanthurai) 

                                                6 Inoon Kariapper + Farook Dr.Meeralebbe

                                                            7 Akram Farook + 
                                                            7 Nuzrath Farook + Jauher 

                                                            7 Farhath Farook +


                                                6 GMT Gulam Mohamed Thoufeeq Kariapper + Jaseema Mahmood Lebbe

                                                            7 Fiqra GMT Kariapper + Hilmy Jiffry Kariapper 

                                                                        8 Hamshadh Kariapper 

                                                                        8 Hibba Kariapper 
                                                            7 Shihara GMT Kariapper + Uwaiz Ismail

                                                                        8 Izaz Uwaiz 

                                                                        8 AamaniUwaiz 
                                                                        8 Yunoos Uwaiz 

                                                6 Thajoon AW Kariapper+ Shiraz Majeed (Son of former Nintavur MP M. I. M. Abdul Majeed)

                                                            7 Imran + 

                                                            7 Mirfath + 

                                                            7 Rezmie +
                                                            7 Zakie +

 

                                                6 Ameer Kariapper (now in Canada)+ Farida Izadeen  

                                                            7 Ali Kariapper 
 

                                    5 Abdul Majeed (Samoon) Kariapper + name not known 

                                                6 [61] Hiloufa Kariapper + [60] Razeen Kariapper  

                                                            7 Maheeza Kariapper 
                                                            7 Rameeza Kariapper 
                                                6 [51] Hidhaya Kariapper + [50] Farooq Kariapper (Son of MS Kariapper)

                                                            7 (son) Kariapper 

                                                            7 Nushrath Kariapper +Zulfikar Faleel

                                                            7 (Daughter) Kariapper 

                                                6 Hidhayathullah Kariapper (died young)+ name not known  

                                                            7 Sofna Kariapper + Nabil Ilyas 

                                                            7 Safnas Kariapper 

                                                6 Himaya Kariapper + Ilyas Sherif 

                                                            7 Nabil Ilyas

                                                            7 Imadh Ilyas

                                                            7 Daughter

                                                            7 Sumaiya Ilyas

 

                                    5 Salin Kariapper (died young)

 

                                    5 [220] Ameen Kariapper + [221] Ayesha Abdul Careem (d/o mother's brother )

                                                6 Zahira Kariapper + Anver Cader Mohideen

                                                            7 Anis Zahida Mohideen

                                                            7 Roshi Mohideen

                                                            7 Zamina Mohideen

                                                6 Abdulla Zuhardeen [Nizar] Kariapper + Mufeeda Jamaldeen

                                                            7 Fathima Afrin Kariapper

                                                            7 Muhamed Aadil Kariapper

                                                6 Zameer Kariapper + Fathima Shanaz

                                                            7 Mohamed Aashif Kariapper + Fathima Sajidha Mansoor
                                                            7 Fathima Shazna Kariapper + Mohamed Sabri Ashraff

                                                            7 Fathima Shahima Kariapper

 

                                    5 Hameed Lebbe (Alaudeen) Kariapper + Hajara Beebi ATHAMLEBBAI

                                                6 Latheefa Kariapper + Rafeek Mohamed Caseem                           

                                                            7 Fazliya Rafeek + Sideek Mohamed Ali

                                                                        8 Thashreef Sideek

                                                                        8 Thasneem Sideek

                                                                        8 Thanzeeha Sideek

                                                                        8 Thasdeeque Sideek

                                                            7  Ahamed Safa Afrak Rafeek + Deenah Mahroof d/o Mohamed Mahroof and Zainab                                                                        
                                                                        8 Ahamed Zayn Afrak

                                                6 Siddeque Kariapper (Lake House) + Fathima Naleera

                                                            7  Mohamed Shifan Siddeque Kariapper

                                                6 Jaufer Kariapper + Janoofa Zain

                                                            7 Afroz Kariapper + Javed Lafeer

                                                            7 Afri Kariapper

                                                            7 Aflal Kariapper

                                                6 Ashraff Kariapper + Haseefa Uwaiz
                                                            7 Anaf Kariapper

                                                            7 Rizni Kariapper

                                                            7 Bushra Kariapper

                                 5  [104] Mohamed Fareed Kariapper + [105] Ayesha

                                            6  Jasmin (Baby) Kariapper + Ibrahim 

                                                       7  Shibly

                                                       7  Bubby 

                                            6  Zulficar Kariapper + name not known 

                                            6  Harith (Sona) Kariapper, b:1962 d:2021 + Roshana (Rosi) Jameel d/o Dr Jameel (Kalmunai) & Haseena

                                                       7  Rizni Kariapper

                                                       7  Rimzi Kariappper
                                                       7  Ruhi Kariappper
                                             6  Jareena Kariapper

 

                                    5 Fareed Kariapper + name not known 

                                                6 Jasmin (Baby) Kariapper + Ibrahim Meerashahib 

                                                            7 Shibly

                                                            7 Bubby 

                                                6 Zulficar Kariapper + Najmiya 

                                                6 Harith (Sona) Kariapper + Roshi Dr.Jameel 

                                                            7 Rizly Kariapper

                                                            7 (son) Kariappper
 

                                    5 Mohamed Hussain (Zahir) Kariapper (District Judge) + Jazeema Mohamed Thahir 

                                                6 Mohammed Siddiq Tajudeen Kariapper (PhD, Chemistry – now in Canada)+ Dr.Ariffa Hameed [D/o Marhoom Rtd.Principal                                                   Hameed]  

                                                            7 Imadh Kariapper, b:1993

                                                            7 Heeba Kariapper, b:

                                                            7 Tariq Kariapper, b: 2001: 

                                                6 [70] Mohammed Sirajudeen (Sadiq) Kariapper (PhD, Physics) + [71] Dr.Jaiza Cassim (211) 

                                                            7 [72] Leena Sadiq Kariapper, b:1992

                                                            7 [73] Manal Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996

                                                            7 [74] Bayan Sadiq Kariapper, b:1996 

                                                6 [80] Mohammed Nizam Kariapper (Attorney at Law) + [81] Misriya (211) 

                                                            7 [82] Ilham Kariapper, b:1992 

                                                6 Iyna Kariapper + Rasheed (Civil Engineer) 

                                                            7 Ashiq Rasheed

                                                            7 Thafani Rasheed

                                                            7 Thameena Rasheed

                                                            7 Athif Rasheed

                                                            7 Afzal Rasheed

                                                6 Dr. Mohammed Nizreen Kariapper + Nazreen Jameel (D/o Dr.Jameel -Sainthamaruthu)

                                                            7 Hamdy Kariapper

                                                            7 Haleef Kariapper, b:2004

                                                6 [31] Ahamed Shapheeq Kariapper + [30] Kamila Mahroof 

                                                            7 [32]Anish Ayas Kariapper

                                                            7 [33]? Kariapper, b:2004

                                                6 Hafeela Kariapper + Mafeel (Electrical Engineer) 

 

            4 Safiya KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + Mohamed Hussain

                                    5 Fathima Hussain + [250] Mirza (MP, Kalmunai, 1952)

                        6 Inpa Laksana Maryam Merza+ Jauffer Mohamed Hussain-Attorney at-Law

                        7 Jehana Jauffer + Riffai

                        8 Imdaad  Riffai

                        7 Rumy Jauffer +

                        7 Shcifana Jauffer + Nafiys Alawudeen

                        7 Shiraz Jauffer +

 

                        6 Ifthikar Rustom Mirzaa + Nazrien Katheeja Majeed (Daughter of former Nintavur MP M. I. M. Abdul Majeed)

                        7 Shakira Mirzaa +Shafraz MOHAMED THAMBY

                        8 Ayaan Umar Shafraz

                        7 Tariq Mirzaa + Zainab Jawahir

                        8 Hayaa Tariq

                        8 Eesa Tariq

                        7 Shariq Mirzaa

            6 Imru Shiras Merza + Issathu Nisa Sheriff

                                                            7 Janina Merza +

           

            5 Mohammed Rasheed Hussain + Noor Jahan Majeed

                        6 Sithee Rashida Rasheed + Faleel Mohamed Ismail

                        7 Roshan Faleel + Nowfer Musthaffa (Former Minister & Nintavur MP)

                        7 Makshood Faleel + Yasmin Nizwani Shafideen

                        7 Zulfikar Faleel + Nushrath Iqbal Kariapper (G/D/o MS Kariapper)

                        6 Hanoon Rasheed + Jiffry Kariapper (G/S/o Abdul Kareem Kariapper vanniya-Eravurpatu)

                                                            7 Arooza Kariapper + Lafeer (TA)

                                                                        8 Javed Lafeer + Afroz Kariapper

                                                                                    9 Minza Javid

                                                                        8 Fazrin Nifla +Malik Fairoze

                                                                                    9 Aaliyah Malik

                                                                        8 Jibran Nasif

                                                                        8 Fathima Nishra

                                                                        8 Fathima Nadhiya

                                                            7 Nilufa Kariapper + Naseem Badurdeen

                                                                        8 Insaf Naseem + Fathima Zahra Nazeer

                                                                        8 Mohamed Nihaj Naseem +

                                                                        8 Fathima Nifra Nazeem

                                                            7 Safeela Kariapper + Mowjood Sulaiman

                                                                        8 Hasnaa Mowjood + Nadir Haseem

                                                                        8 Haseef Mowjood

                                                            7 Hilmy Kariapper + Fiqra GMT Kariapper

                                                                        8 Hamshade Kariapper

                                                                        8 Hiba Kariapper

                                                            7 Fazly Kariapper +

                                                6 Jazeema Rasheed + Zubair Ahmed Lebbe

                                                            7 Fahmy Zubair + Jesliya Abdullah

                                                                        8 Zaina Fahmy

                                                                        8 Khidash Fahmy

                                                                        8 Bilal Fahmy

                                                            7 Dr.Safras Zubair + Bushra Wahid

                                                                        8 Yoosuf Sarfraz

                                                            7 Sabira Zubair + Eng.M.M.M.Nazeel

                                                                        8 Nazaha Nazeel

                                                                        8 Infaz Nazeel

                                                                        8 Haani Nazeel

                                                6 Gafoor Rasheed + Ayesha Mohammed Thamby

                                                            7 Aslam Fahmy Gafoor + Nisba Nowfer

                                                                        8 Mehnaz Aslam Fahmy

                                                                        8 Muaza Aslam Fahmy

                                                                        8 Masarra Aslam Fahmy

                                                            7 Asmiya Farhana Gafoor + Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Ayyash Ahamed Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Ahnaf Ismath Sabry

                                                                        8 Aalim Ismath Sabry

                                                            7 Arshad Faha Gafoor + Fahmiya

                                                                        8 Areeb Al Faras Arshad Faha

                                                                        8 Dariya Faleeha Arshad Faha

                                                                        8 Thikra Faleeha Arshad Faha

 

                                                6 Muhsina Rasheed + Fowser Hanifa

                                                            7 Mazeeda Fowser + Riyad Badurdeen

                                                                        8 Rashad Riyad

                                                            7 Rushdy Fowser + Sharika Kamal

                                                                        8 Emaad Rushdy

                                                                        8 Shaad Rushdy

 

                                                6 Jinnaah Rasheed + Junaitha Sathakathullah  

                                                            7 Inas Jinnaah +  Naufaloon Buhary

                                                                        8 Alisha Naufaloon

                                                                        8 Ayan Naufaloon

                                                            7 Dr.Sara Jinnaah + Dr.Rifly Rafiudeen

                                                                        8 Amilia Rifly

                                                            7 Minha Jinnaah + Hisham Zarook

                                                                        8 Mikael Hisham

                                                                        8 Zakry Hisham

                                                            7 Hurriya Jinnaah + Akhil Fakeer

                                                                        8 Gibreel Akhil

                                                                        8 Noor Akhil

 

                                                6 Riffa Rasheed + Saleem Habeeb

 

 

                                    4 Hassan (Clerker) Hussain + Subaitha Umma Mohammed Sheriff (AKP)

                                                5 Iynoon Hassan + xxxx

                                                5 Ranee + xxx

                                                5 Baby + xxx

                                                5 Ansar Hassan +

                                                5 Ferosa Hassan + xxx

 

                        4 Abdul Careem KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS +  Khadeeja MUSTHAFFA LEBBE PODI POLISANA

                                    5 Abdul Hameed Abdul Careem + Rahmathu BeeVee Mohamed Ismail

                                                6 Mohamed Basheer Ali A Hameed + Jareena Thamby Lebbe Podiyar

                                                            7 Shimara Basheer Ali + Fadil Fazie

                                                                        7 Sheza Fadil

                                                                        7 Shanza Fadil 

                                                            7 Nabiha Basheer Ali +

                                                6 Mohamed Nazeer A Hameed + Fareeda

                                                            7 Fathima Zeena Nazeer

                                                            7 Fathima Shifara Nazeer

                                                6 Abdul Careem A Hameed + Mumthaj Hussain

                                                            7 Zhikra Careem + Safraz

                                                                        7 Lemadh Safraz

                                                            7 Zulfa Careem

                                                            7 Amrah Careem

                                                            7 Adheeb Careem

                                                6 Nafizathul Sithee Junaitha A Hameed + Mohamed Manaff Mohamed Ismail

                                                6 Sitheek Mohamed Ali A Hameed https://www.facebook.com/sitheek  + Ummu Hakeena Atham Lebbe Podiyar

                                                            7 Fathima Fareeha Sitheek

                                                            7 Faroouqi Sitheek

                                                6 Naseema A Hameed + Mansoor Uthuman Lebbe

                                                            7 Manal Mansoor

                                                6 Jazeema A Hameed + Samsudeen Meeransahib

                                                            7 Noor Fathima Samsudeen

                                                6 Jazeem A Hameed +

                                                            7 @MaryamJazeem  www.maryamjazeem.com  

 

                                    5 Abdul Majeed Abdul Careem - Rtd.Post Master +  Sithy Junaitha Zain

                                                6 [213] ILma Majeed + [212] Zam Zam Kariapper

                                                            7 Shujaah Kariapper

                                                            7 Zaneer Kariapper

                                                            7 Fathima Azkaa Kariapper + Saamir Abdul Saleem

                                                                        7 Idris Saamir

                                                6 [213] Imam Majeed + Fareena Shaheed Shehu Madar

                                                            7 Hamra Imam

 

                                    5 [211] Razeena Umma Abdul Careem + [210] MC Kariapper ABDUL LATHEEF KARIAPPER

                                                6 Zarook Kariapper + Fareena Farook

                                                6 Zarina Kariapper + Ahmed Lebbe

                                                            7 Zahir Hussain +

                                                6 Zam Zam Kariapper + Ilma Majeed

                                                            7 Shujaah Kariapper

                                                            7 Zaneer Kariapper

                                                            7 Fathima Azkaa Kariapper + Saamir Abdul Saleem

                                                                        7 Idris Saamir

                                                6 Zulfika Kariapper + Mohamed Malik

                                                            7 Aaqil Malik +

                                                            7 Aahid Malik +

                                                            7 Aasim Malik +

                                                            7 Ziyan Malik

 

                                    5 [221] Ayesha Abdul Careem + [220] Ameen Kariapper

                                                6 Zahira Kariapper + Anver Cader Mohideen

                                                            7 Anis Zahida Mohideen

                                                            7 Roshi Mohideen

                                                            7 Zamina Mohideen

                                                6 Abdulla Zuhardeen [Nizar] Kariapper + Mufeeda Jamaldeen

                                                            7 Fathima Afrin Kariapper

                                                            7 Muhamed Aadil Kariapper

                                                6 Zameer Kariapper + Fathima Shanaz

                                                            7 Mohamed Aashif Kariapper + Fathima Sajidha Mansoor
                                                            7 Fathima Shazna Kariapper + Mohamed Sabri Ashraff

                                                            7 Fathima Shahima Kariapper

 

                        4 HAFZA KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + Asanar PODI ISMAIL MUKANDIRAM

                                    5  Ummu Zainab Asanar Ismail + Mohamed Ismail-(Master)

                                                6 Jaseema Ismail + Dr.Aboobucker

                                                            7 Dr.Muneer + Fathima Sazana Naleem

                                                                        7 Shazia Muneer

                                                                        7 Mahdi Muneer

                                                            7 Fawzul Muneera Aboobacker +

                                                            7 Aadilah Aboobucker + Riyas Majeed

                                                                        7 Hafza Fathima Riyas

 

                                                6 Rafeek Ismail + Rameeza Halaldeen

                                                            7 Bilal Rafeek +

                                                            7 Hilal Rafeek +

                                                            7 Naz Rafeek + Faiq Meedin

                                                6 Noorul Jesmin Ismail + Mohamed Saleem Meeralebbe

                                                6 Anver Ismail + Hajara Beebi Ahamed

                                    5  Mohamed Ali Asanar Ismail + Not Known

                                    5  Makeen Asanar Ismail + Hameetha Mohamed Ismail (Sammanthurai)

                                                6 Najeeb MAKEEN + Roshy BADURDEEN

                                                            7 Rushda NAJEEB + Dr.Shabeer IBRA LEBBE

                                                            7 Shirinthaj NAJEEB + Hinoshiyaan SALEEH

                                                6 Rani Jithaya MAKEEN  + Mohamed Fazeel BADURDEEN

                                                            7 Mohamed Shamli FAZEEL

                                    5  Fathumma Asanar Ismail + Mohideen

                                                6 Jareena ASANAR + Seeni Mohamed

                                                            7 Irfana SeeniMohamed

                                    5  Abdul Hameed Asanar Ismail + Not Known

 

                        4 RAHUMATH NAACHIA -Vishwa KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + MM Caseem Kariapper

                                    5  [12] Jezima Mohammed Cassim Kariapper + [3] M. A. M. Hussain, District Judge, d:2000

                                    5  Ummu Rahma Mohammed Cassim Kariapper + Mohammed Aleem

                                    5  Hamza Mohammed Cassim Kariapper (bachelor)

 

                        4 RAHMAH KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + Dr.OSMAN MEERALEBBE PODI VANNIYA

                                    5  Salma Dr.Osman + (318) Aboosally Mohamed Lebbe Marikkar (MP for Balangoda and ex Minister of Labor)

                                                6 Roshan Aboosally + Mike Mohamed

                                                6 Rameez Aboosally + Mohantha Soysa

                                                6 Nilu Aboosally + Zarkir Abdulhussein

                                                6 Shanaz Aboosally + Sulaiman Niyas

                                                6 Laila Aboosally + Jehaan Ismail (173)

                                                6 Sharm Aboosally + Dilip Kodikara

 

                                    5  Saleem Dr.Osman + (211) Zahira MS Kariapper (D/O Gate Mudaliyar Muhammad Samsudeen Kariapper)

                                                6 Naznin Saleem + Gazali Cader Mohideen

                                                            7 Al Zamil Gazali +

                                                            7 Daughter Gazali + Jiffry Marzook

                                                            7 Daughter Gazali +

 

                                                6 Fawzy Saleem + Yesmin Mashoor Mawlana (D/O Senator Mashoor Mowlana )

                                                            7 Fawmiya Fawzy

                                                            7 Roshana Fawzy

                                                            7 Shanaz Fawzy

                                                            7 Shihana Fawzy

 

                                                6 Faizal Saleem +

                                                6 Faleel Saleem +

                                                6 Riza Saleem +

                                                6 Marhima Saleem (died young )

                                                6 Zanoofa  Saleem (died young)

                                                6 Fareena Saleem (died young)

 

                                    5  Razeena Dr.Osman + Junaideen

                                                6 Yasmin Junaideen + Faroouki Majeed

                                    5  Mansoor Dr.Osman (died young)

                                    5  Rahila Dr.Osman + Issadeen

                                    5  Azeez Dr.Osman +

 

                        4 ZAINAB-(HAJARA) KOS MOHAMED NOTARIS + MM Ismail Kariapper

                                    5  Baby (AYSHA BEGUM) + Aboobaker Thambikkandu
                                                6  Habeeba (Suraiha Begum) Aboobakr + Yasser Sulaman Lebbe Podiyar(Sammanthurai)
                                                            7  Afridha Haanim Yasser
                                                            7  Aini Yasser
                                                6  Samsath Begum Aboobaker  + Murshid Sinnalebbe (Grandson of Mudaliar Ahamed Lebbe Sinne Lebbe, also known as Ahamedlebbe Sinnalebbe (born 2 June 1902), was a Ceylonese merchant and former Member of Parliament represented Batticaloa District.
                                                            7  Qaidh Murshid Sinnalebbe
                                                            7 Qaim Murshid Sinnalebbe

                                                            7 Sarah Murshid Sinnalebbe
                                                6 Mohamed Zakkey Aboobakr + Roshana

                                                            7 Mohamed Mahdee bin Mohamed Zakkey
                                                            7 Mohamed Haziq bin Mohamed Zakkey
                                                            7 Fathima Adheena Mohamed Zakkey

 

     2  Father of Kariapper Lebbe + Name Not Known  

        3  Kariapper Lebbe 

 

    2  Mother of K. K. Vidane+ name not known  

        3  KK Vidane 

 

    2  Mother of M. H. Haniffa+ name not known  

 

    2  Mother of Thambirasa Clerk+ name not known  


**

The Late Gate Mudliyar M.S. Kariapper:

Visionary who lived ahead of his time

A.L. Abdul Azeez - DN Fri Mar 13 2009

In 1989, writing in a daily newspaper, I recalled my last conversation with the late Gate Mudliyar M.S. Kariapper. Looking in my eyes, the ailing Gate Mudliyar studiously asked me “Are you studying well?” He knew then that I was reading for law. It was on the day he was rushed to a private hospital in Colombo where he breathed his last.

In the twenty years that ensued, I have gone from being a student of law to a student of international relations. Yet, as the late Gate Mudliyar would often remark, “I am still a student”.

The late Kariapper was an internationalist, who lived ahead of his time and who encouraged the youth to look beyond what seemed immediate into the world at large. He told me once that he was living close to the beach because he ‘liked to look beyond the horizon’.

 



An epitome


In my many encounters with the late Kariapper, I found to my youthful amazement, that he was a man of many parts; an epitome of a mix of ingenuity and elegance. As I digested over the years some of what he shared with me in my youth days, my appreciation of him grew ever deeper, inculcating in me an unshakable belief that he had a thorough understanding of the world’s history, a comprehensive grasp of contemporary thoughts from philosophy to politics, and a deeper knowledge of linguistics and literature and of civilisations and cultures.

This is aside from his expertise in the subject of tropical farming and agro-economics which he was familiar with as a civil administrator, especially during the war times. And add to it the gift of the gab and the fun of the pun he commanded. From all this flowed his innate, immaculate ability to narrate anecdotes and accounts of history, often interspersed them. In his conception, such empowerment at local level would have its reflection on the strength of national unity and cohesion aside from engendering wealth and prosperity in the long run.

Concern

He had a manifest concern for the protection of the environment. His training in the discipline of tropical agriculture had transformed his thinking and perspective towards the environment. A document published in 1936 has acknowledged in particular that the late Kariapper was elected in the year 1923 “in recognition of the keen interest he took in the game protection”, an honourary member of the Ceylon Game and Fauna Protection Society.

“He is today one of the four honourary members which the Society has, including D.S. Senanayake, Minister of Agriculture and Land”.

It was no surprise therefore that the late Kariapper had an intrinsic belief that no development would be sustainable unless it was underpinned by an inclusive process integrating all relevant factors and concerns. As Sri Lanka broke free from colonial bondage, bolstered by his new found influence and authority in the post-independent establishment, Gate Mudliyar gave expression to this belief by helping in launching of an integrated system of development, which had at its heart, the development of the Gal Oya reservoir.

Many appear to view the Gal Oya project as an irrigation scheme, intended primarily to benefit the peasantry. There was no denial for that.

For the late Kariapper however, the entire enterprise represented an innovative, inclusive, coordinated effort going beyond unlocking the region’s irrigation potential alone.

Grand scheme

He emphasised as much on launching adequate ecologically synchronised activities as on undertaking such as grand scheme. Such an approach, in his view, would bring a sense of balance to the whole enterprise thus making it overall environment-friendly. His whole approach to agricultural productivity, sustainable livelihood, town planning and development, and human settlement was deeply grounded on this holistic vision.

In one of my encounters in the 1980s, the late Kariapper brought home to me an important point which struck me most. That was about the impact of accelerated urbanisation in Kalmunai, a town and a commercial hub, which the late Kariapper himself helped to develop at an early stage. Gate Mudliyar lamented then that the people of that region had failed to tap the potential of human settlement that proceeded with the development of Gal Oya. By refusing to move out of that overcrowded town and its surrounding areas, the people, as he put it to me, had only denied their next generation a space for decent living, with serious health consequences in time to come.

Compact unit

He deeply felt that the increasing tendency among the people to seek to live as a compact unit in a tight place would in the course of time put a tremendous pressure on the limited infrastructure and services to cater to the needs of a vertically growing community. His main worry was that if the development of this region were to continue at this pace, the day would not be far off when it would be bursting at its seams.

In a country that had emerged from the yoke of colonialism - in what is known in International Law as the realisation of the right to self-determination development was rather seen as a process of both consolidating that right as well as giving meaning and content to it. Having served as Vanniyar Mudliyar under the colonial administration in the region, Gate Mudliyar had acquired a fund of knowledge and experience in addition to a vast network of high level contacts. As much as he wanted to put this to use for the people and the region, so was there a greater call to public service awaiting him from ‘Ceylon’s’ independence leaders.

Great admirer

The late D.S. Senanayake, the Father of Independent Ceylon, was understandably his great admirer. Further as far back as 1948, ‘politics’ was recognised perhaps as a higher means of public service, something the late Kariapper would not have relented. His advent to politics in 1948 therefore was logical, and was intended to help harness that fund to expanding the choice of the people as development is currently understood in socio-economic discourses.

As his political trajectory bears out, the late Kariapper acquitted himself admirably in this task to his last day in the legislature, through his dedication to causes ranging from the development of the Gal-Oya Multi-purpose Reservoir Scheme, to building of schools with a particular emphasis on the education of Muslim girls, and to the development of Kalmunai region.

‘Development’

The late Kariapper’s vision of ‘development’ was both exemplary and inspiring. He was ahead of the curve when it came to the understanding of the concept of development. With his experience in, and exposure to, the development of agriculture and land as well as development of irrigation and human settlement, and thanks especially to his grasp of contemporary trends and thoughts, his vision of development had emphasis on sustainability and participatory approaches. It put premium on the involvement of the local communities in activities that were intended to empower.

My recent visit to my birthplace made me realise Gate Mudliyar’s prediction was already coming true. With our belief in the symbolism of physical wealth, that manifests itself in the construction of huge buildings and complexes without taking into account environmental concerns, and with virtually no leadership in sustainable town planning and management, the space for natural living has shrunk to a point where not just the health of the people but their thinking and values as well are being affected. The tsunami tidal waves which took a heavy toll of life in the region on December 26, 2004 is only a case in point in this regard.

An internationalist

He was a multifaceted personage, who was a leader, an environmentalist, a development practitioner, and above all, an internationalist. He gave of his best in the service of the nation, the region and its people. He had articulated concepts and thoughts on wide-ranging themes from sustainable development, to human settlement, to environment protection long before they became part of the international discourses. Releasing of a commemorative stamp by the Government of Sri Lanka in honour of Gate Mudliyar is a fitting tribute to this great visionary and legend. However, we need to do more.

When, in future, some academic research is undertaken by a discerning intellectual, it will bring out such aspects of his life that lie beyond our ordinary grasp; aspects that, in my view, made up the sum total of Gate Mudliyar.