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SinhaleseM. C. Siddi Lebbe
Muhammad Cassim Siddi Lebbe (11 June 1838 – 5 February 1898), who was also known by the name Mukammatu Kacim Cittilevvai, was a prominent figure in British Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka.
He made significant contributions across various fields as a lawyer, educationist, scholar, and philosopher. Renowned for his visionary insights, Lebbe was also an accomplished writer and publisher.
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His role extended beyond these professional spheres, as he was actively involved in social reforms and was a respected leader within the Muslim community of his time."
Genealogy
The Lebbe family claimed ancestry from Arabs who settled on the western coast of Ceylon and later penetrated the Kandyan District, where his father was born.
His father, Muhammad Lebbe Siddi Lebbe, was one of the first Ceylonese proctors and was also the Head Moorman in 1833.[1][2]
Early life
Lebbe was born in Kandy as the third of five siblings.
Education was important to his
