Probably the most important intellectual in the history of Akurana, Kasawatta Alim Sahib (also fondly known as Kasawatta Alim Appa) was born in the year 1247 AH, roughly one and a half centuries ago. His actual name with his title is: Al alimul allamah, wal fahimul bahhamah, as Sheikhu Muhammadh. To most 'Akuranites' he was Kasawatta Alim Appa, an Awliar (person possessing an extremely good knowledge of the Islamic religion and having other powers as well).