Sri Lanka Moor Genealogy

Sheikh Marikar - Family #40

Wapu Marikar Hassim

Wapu Marikar Hassim, affectionately known as W.M. Hassim, son of Sheikh Marikar, was born on January 26, 1880. His birth was registered by C.L.M. Abdul Majeed (son of Shekadi Marikar Cassim Lebbe Marikar), who was his mother’s (Mariam, alias Puwachchi Umma, sister of ILM Noordeen Hajiar and daughter of Maimoona Umma) sister’s husband. Hassim attended Wesley College, Colombo, and was preparing to appear for the Notary’s examination when his elders recommended that he take up to trade and business. His eldest brother, W.M.Abdul Jabbar, was, at this time, the Manager of his uncle’s (I.L.M. Noordeen Hajiar) hardware business. Another brother W.M. Thaha was also involved in the same establishment. Abdul Jabbar assisted his younger brothers, Thaha and Hassim to start a separate business, in 1906, at No. 77, Main Street, Pettah. Being an netreprising young man, Hassim’s buisness flourished. Thaha left Ceylon in search of greener pastures in the Far East.

On December 14, 1907, Hassim married the third daughter of O.L.M.A.L.M.Alim, on of the successful businessmen and landed proprietor of that time.

Another successful businessman, S.L. Naina Marikar Hajiar, who was a relative of Hassim, also gave him much encouragement in his new business venture.

Hassim’s charity knew no bounds for both Muslim and non Muslim causes. The state, acknowledging his philanthrophy and educational activity, honoured him with the title of Justice of the Peace on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the accession to the throne of His majesty King George V. The maligawatte Denham School was supported by Hassim being the largest individual contributor of funds for its management. His ancestors had, previously, contributed magnanimously to the Maradana Mosque and the Grand Mosque in Colombo.

Hassim was a founder member and first Vice President of The Moors’ Islamic Cultural Home. he also held the position of Vice President of The All Ceylon Moor;s Association. In the latter capacity, W.M. Hassim, together with, Mohammed Hussain Alim, Katheeb Maradana Mosque, Y.M. Khalid, B.D.M. Cassim, A.L.M. Lafir, H.A.S.M. Raffiudeen, A.M.A. Caffoor, A.I.L. Marikar, M.M. Sulaiman, M.C.M. Fuard, and I.L.M. Thowfeek, proprietor Hotel Bulgari, succeeded in forestalling the notorious Fatwa Meeting held at the Colombo Town Hall under the Chairmanship of Yaseen Moulana to erase the term "Sonahar", "Yonagar", and "Ceylon Moor", describing the race and to substitute the term "Ceylon Muslim" instead.

His sons are Mohammed Thaifoor, Mohammed Kamil, Ahmed Jameel, Mohammed Mohideen, Mohammed Ameen and Mohammed Sulaiman, who were all devotedly engaged in their father’s business and have lived up to his bountiful acts of charity.

W.M. Hassim passed away peacefully on July 6, 1960

MHM Kamil

His exit was poignant. He had had his pre-dawn meal of Suhoor with the intent of observuing the fast of Ramadan. He moved to his living room and rested on his sofa in order to invoke Allah. Shortly after, he passed away.

Kamil was the second son of the late WM Hassim, founder of that reputed firm in Main Street, Pettah, in Colombo. He was an old Royalist. His early public life was involved in the Ceylonese Textile Traders Association that was created to promote national trading interests. He was also involved with the Ceylon Moors’ Association with a view to work for and protect the welfare of the community. He was elected as one of the Joint Secretary’s and Treasurer of the Moors’ Islamic Cultural Home (MICH) in 1947, and was annually re-elected to these two positions, which was an indication of his dedication and commitment to foster cultural affinity and serve the needs of the Muslims of Sri Lanka. He also held the position of Joint Treasurer of the Maradana Mosque and Member of the Boardof Governors of Zahira College, Colombo.

Kamil held the position of Vice President of the Jiffriyathul Alaviya Thakkiya and a Trustee of the Salih Thakkiya, which is father-in-law, WM Abdul Majeed had built, at New Moor Street. He also found the time to serve as a Director of the Ceylon Muslim Educational Society Ltd. And a Committee Member of the University Mosque Association, Peradeniya.

He was no noisy debator but his voice reached the ears of many, far and near, in any crucial issue in all the activities and organizations he was involved in. As the President of the Sufi Study Circle he gathered a section of the mystics in Sri Lanka. He stretched his hands covertly to aid and assist laudable and deserving projects. He headed a large family. Although he shunned politics he allowed his only son, Omar Kamil, to dabble in it and eventually hold the prestigious position of Mayor of Colombo. He is survived by many daughters well settled and one younger brother, MHM Ameen.

He lived a full life and many a milestone was reached during his participation in movements that had contributed to national unity and economic stability, education progress, cultural revival and social welfare.

1 Sheikh Marikar

....2 Wapu Marikar Sheikh Marikar + Mariam alias Puwachi Umma (sister of ILM Noordeen Hajiar and also of Shekadi Marikar Cassim Lebbe Marikar’s wife, daughter of Maimoona Umma – Muradha Khanda) (30)

..........3 Safiya Umma Wapu Marikar + Uduma Lebbe Marikar A.L.M.

..........3 Abdul Jabbar, Wapu Marikar + Mymoona Umma

................4 [11] Jameel A.J.M. + [10] Sithy Latheefa Hassim, d: Jun 19 2006

......................5 [12] Jowzy + [13] Rushna Sanoon

................4 Anver A.J.M.+ Sithy Thahira Abdul Hameed

......................5 Mohideen Anver + Niloufer Nizar

6 NAFRIN MOHIDEEN + SIHAAM HAMZA

7 AMAAN MOHIDEEN

7 USMAAN MOHIDEEN

6 MIROZA MOHIDEEN + IKRAM MANSOOR

7 INAAM MANSOOR

7 AZIM MANSOOR

7 FAHIM MANSOOR

6 RUMAIZ MOHIDEEN + HASNAH ABDUL CADER (22,96,106)

7 MALEEHA MOHIDEEN, b:2001

7 NABEEHA MOHIDEEN, b:2004

5 Mymoona Anver + Bishrun Joonoos

6 Thaeef Joonoos

6 Fathima Joonoos

6 Reesha Joonoos

5 Sithy Kadhija Anver + Abdul Cader A.C.M. d:5 May 2009 (son of late A.L.M. Abdul Careem and late Ummul Faleela)

6 Afzal Abdul Cader + Noor Faiza

6 Shahizeena Abdul Cader + Hamza Nizar

AL HAJ A.C.M. ABDUL CADER Formerly attached to the Census and Statistics Department of Sri Lanka, son of late A.L.M. Abdul Careem and late Ummul Faleela, son-in-law of late A.J.M. Anver and late Sithy Thahira, beloved husband of Sithy Kadija, everloving father of Afzal and Shahizeena, father-in-law of Hamza, Nizar and Noor, Faiza, loving grandfather of Faadhil, Farhadh, Aathif and Afrah, brother of late A.C.M. Thahir, A.C.M. Ismail, A.C.M. Hafeel, Noor Naima, Adjwad, Mumina Ummah Hamza, Sithy Aisha Adjwad, Sithy Saida Mazahir, brother-in-law of M.A.M. Mohideed and Mymoona Joonoos. Janaza took place at No.21, Rajasinghe Road, Wellawatte at 5 p.m. on 6th May 2009 to the Dehiwela Muslim Burial Grounds. DN Thu May 7 2009

................4 [15] Sadiq A.J.M. + [14] Noor Naima Hassim

......................5 [6] Rizwi Sadiq + [5] Nazli Hassim

............................6 [7] Fathima Saniya Sadiq + [53] Nazmi Jabeer

............................6 [8] Fathima Shihama Sadiq + [54] Muhammad Husni Ghouse (10)

............................6 [9] Mumtaz Fazeena Sadiq

......................5 [16] Ismet Sadiq + [55] Ummu Kulthoom

..........3 Habeebathuz Zohra Wapu Marikar + Sahib Thamby (65)

................4 [4] Wahid S.T.A. + [3] Noor Naseema

................4 Samsudeen S.T.M. + Ummu Rooma

......................5 [56] Mohideen M.S.M. + [57 Ganeemathul Saliha Hassan

............................6 [58] Ilham Mohideen + [59] Rifa

............................6 [60] Badri Mohideen + [61] Zubair

......................5 [71] Ghouse M.S.M. + [70] Fathima Thasneem Kamil

............................6 [72] Nafeesa Riyaza Ghouse

................4 Rauff S.T.M. + Hibshia

................4 Noor Nasiya S.T.+ Kuthdoos A.A. (65,115)

......................5 Athas Kuthdoos + Fathima Beebee

............................6 Fathima Badriya Kuthdoos + Ibrahim Suyuti Muhammad

......................5 Hussain Kuthdoos + Fariha Mohideen (30,46)

.......……….……..6 Niroza Hameeda Kuthdoos + Muhammad Azahim

....................…………..7 Yusri Azahim

....................…………..7 Azmi Azahim

.....................5 Jiffrey Kuthdoos + Sithy Khadija

............................6 Fakhriya Kuthdoos + Hibshi Khalid

............................6 Azhara Kuthdoos

............................6 Mumtaz Kuthdoos

............................6 Muhammad Rizwi Kuthdoos

............................6 Farahana Kuthdoos + Haffy Saheed

............................6 Ifthiqar Kuthdoos

............................6 Shireen Kuthdoos + Hassan Shariff

.................…5 Sakkaf Kuthdoos

............................6 Hameeda Kuthdoos

.....................5 Matheen Kuthdoos

..........3 Thaha, Wapu Marikar + Aziza Umma (Burma)

................4 Saleema Thaha + Noordeen I.L.M. (24)

......................5 Idroos Noordeen + Farida Packir-Saibo

----------------------5 *2nd spouse of Idroos Noordeen: + Zehra Salih

............................6 Hilali Noordeen, Dr. + Samiya Shahabdeen

............................6 Khairiya Noordeen + Azhari Cader

..................................7 Shameem Cader

............................6 Rifki Noordeen + Rehana

......................5 [42] Muhammad Nuhman Noordeen + [41] Khairul Fareeda Saleem

............................6 [43] Yousoof Noordeen + [44] Farah Salih

..................................7 [45] Mariam Noordeen

..................................7 [46] Amina Noordeen

..................................7 [47] Aman Noordeen

............................6 [48] Dinazad Noordeen + [49] Malik Ashraff Ali

7 twins, died at birth

7 [50] Nuhman Ashraff Ali

7 [72] Azhara Ashraff Ali

7 [73] son

............................6 [51] Asger Ali Noordeen + Fathima Amana Sufi-Ismail m:1997

7 daughter

............................6 [52] Muhammad Ali Noordeen + Fathima Farwin Muhammad m:1997

7 daughter

......................5 Zamick Noordeen + Jiffriya Bin-Hassen

............................6 Rumuz Noordeen

............................6 Rushana Noordeen + Shiraz

............................6 Ruzna Noordeen

............................6 Rushad Noordeen

......................5 Mumtaz Noordeen + Hameed Ali Marikkar Abul Hassan

............................6 Ifthikar Hassan + Dr. Ameena Hassendeen (314)

..................................7 Nadha Hassen

..................................7 Emad Hassen

............................6 Iqbal Hassan + Shamiron Ousmand

..................................7 Omar Hassan

..................................7 Bilal Hassan

..................................7 Hamza Hassan

..................................7 Mariam Hassan

..................................7 Zainab Hassan

----------------------------6 *2nd Spouse of Iqbal Hassan: + Name not known (div)

............................6 Imran Hassan + Anusha

..................................7 Radhia Hassen

..................................7 Adhil Hassen

..................................7 Anjum Hassen

............................6 Irshad Hassan + Rizwana Nihar

..................................7 Isa Hassen

..................................7 Yunus Hassen

...............4  SITHY RAHUMA THAHA + MADER LEBBE MOMAMED CASSIM

.............…..5  ASMA HANIM CASSIM + MOHAMED RAZAK

.............……..6  MOHAMED ROSHAN RAZAK + SHIANI ZUBAIR

.............……..6  ROZANA RAZAK + NAZEERALLY FAROOK

.............……..6  SITHY RAHUMA REHANA RAZAK +M. ZUBAIR M.HILMY

.............…..5  MOHAMED MOHIDEEN CASSIM + FATIMA FAZLEA SALLY

 .............……..6  ZAINAB ZAAHIRA CASSIM

 .............……..6  MOHAMED YAKOOB CASSIM

 .............……..6  MOHAMED ILYAS CASSIM

 .............….5  MOHAMED NAWAZ CASSIM + SITHY HABIBA

....................….6 Nawaziya Cassim + Ayaz Jiffry

......................…..7 Rozana Jiffry

......................…..7 Rehana Jiffry

......................…..7  Roshan Jiffry

.............…..5  2ND SPOUSE OF NAWAZ CASSIM + FAUZUL MUNAWWARA  ANVER d:Nov 29 2004 (11)

.............……..6  MOHAMED SILMY CASSIM + ASMA

.............……..6  MOHAMED FIROZE CASSIM + RIFKA

.............……..6  MOHAMED NUSKI CASSIM (d)

.............…..5  MOHAMED FYROOS CASSIM + NEEMATH SUBAIDA AHAMED (10)