Abdul Hakim Nooruddin Apani'ai, widely known as Sultan Hakim, is a Solomon Islander theologian, author, researcher, and traditional family leader whose life and work bring together the fields of theology, religious thought, science, history, heritage, and leadership.

Born on 26 May 1992 at Susuka, Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, Sultan Hakim traces his family origins to the historic Ārai Peninsula of Small Malaita. He is the son of Al-Kindi Horahanua Iuhaniramo and Maria A'otahi.

His educational journey began at Ta'aru Primary School in Small Malaita, followed by secondary education at Tuvaruhu Secondary High School, Vura Secondary High School, and Honiara Senior High School, where he completed his Form 6 Science studies. He later traveled to Ghana, West Africa, to pursue advanced theological education at Jamia Mubashireen, the University of Theology and Languages, completing a Diploma in Theology from 2013 to 2016.

Following his theological studies, Sultan Hakim served from 2016 to 2018 as Administrator and Missionary In-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Solomon Islands, where he was involved in religious administration, missionary service, and the communication of Islamic teachings.

His intellectual interests extend beyond theology alone. He is deeply interested in examining the profound questions of human existence, the origin of the universe, the origin of life, the existence of God, and the relationship between divine revelation, scientific discovery, and human reason. Through his writings, he seeks to encourage readers to examine the natural world with an open and thoughtful mind and to reflect upon the possibility of a purposeful Creator behind the universe and life itself.

In 2018, Sultan Hakim became associated with the establishment of the Hakimids family dynasty of Rau'ahu Island, located in the Ārai Peninsula of Small Malaita. As Sultan of the Hakimids family, he embraces a vision of leadership rooted in heritage, responsibility, service, dignity, and the preservation of family identity.

His personal philosophy of leadership is expressed in the principle:

"A Leader Is a Shepherd."

Through his life, scholarship, and writings, Sultan Hakim aspires to inspire people to seek knowledge, pursue truth, honor their heritage, respect one another, and recognize the signs of the Creator through the profound order and beauty of nature.

This book is part of that continuing journey—a journey of faith, reason, knowledge, discovery, and the search for truth.

Sultan Hakim actually married twice. He first married to Salma Lolita Katalake, from Tuvalu; the Nikah (the marriage ceremony) was conducted in April 4, 2017, at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Centre, West Kola Ridge, Honiara, Solomon Islands. A dawry of $3,700 including juvelary is paid to the bride right on the occasion of Nikah ceremony. However, due to some complicated issues, after seven months she had been divorced.

In May 12, 2018, Sultan Hakim then conducted his second marriage with Amatul Hayy Katalake, from Tuvalu. An amount of $200.00 is paid as dawry. This took place at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque in Kongulai in West Honiara, Solomon Islands. This marriage, however, lasted for over six years, until separation on March 11, 2024. Three children were born as a result of this marriage. Their names are as follows;

1. Hamidah Hakim Nuru'urau
2. Muhammad M. Hakim Ūmenmatara
3. Jalilah Hakim Āroniwai

Hamidah Hakim was born on 11 June 2019, Muhammad M. Hakim was born on 4th of November 2020, while Jalilah Hakim was born in April 20, 2023.

The third marriage is also predictable!

Sultan Hakim claimed to be a direct descendant of Ūtai Saso Ou’ou Masike, through his great-great grandson, Poro Ūmenmatara of Rau’ahu island, Ārai Peninsula, South Mala’ita, in the fourth generation, right down to his father, Al-Kindi (Michael Horahanua Iuhanramo), in the 42nd generation. From his mother’s side he was a descendant of Haunikeni of Oriore, Ueni’usu mwei-mwei, South Mala’ita.

The family and descendants of Sultan Hakim are known as Hakimids, after his name, Hakim. According to the Hakimids, their forefather, Ūtai Saso Ou’ou Masike migrated from Hunuri, mid South Mala’ita, and settled in Ārai Peninsula, Paurahaomae Iora (Kingdom), where his descendants multiply exceedingly. As their father, Sultan Hakim, had claimed, they were direct descendants of Ūtai Saso Ou’ou Masike, through his great-great grandson, Poro Ūmenimatara of Rau’ahu island, Ārai Peninsula.

PORO ŪMENIMATARA: (There are 5 generations before Poro Ūmenmatara, well documented)

Poro Ūmenimatara (I) took his wife, Hu’a Nuru’urau, from among the people of Niaraha’u, on the southern tip of the same island, Small Mala’ita. She was the daughter of great worrier, Poro Haunikara Ou’ou (probably a Chief). On the island of Rau’ahu (Ārai peninsula) did Poro Ūmenimatara established himself with his family. Hu'a Nuru’urau bore him nine children; four sons and five girls. Theirs names are: Kawaha (f), Tahemanu Ou’ou, Tahemanu Rourohu, Hu’auri (f), Nari’ai Mane Paina, Nari’ai Mane Masike, Nunu’anawe Paina (f), Nunu’anawe Masike (f), and Āroniwai (f). These were the children who later multiply throughout the region (Paurahaomae) and the areas thereabout (East and West Are’are in Big Mala'ita). Poro Ūmenimatara lived in Rau’ahu and at death he was buried at Heranimanu (Rau’ahu); being the fourth generation from Ūtai Saso Ou’ou Masike.

Tahemanu Rourohu; being the sixth generation.

Ī’awao (I); being the seventh generation.

Poro Īrohata Ou’ou; being the eightieth generation.

Poro Totoi; being the ninth generation.

Poro Ōte; being the tenth generation.

Ainihaona (II); being the eleventh generation.

Ī’awao (II); being the twelfth generation.

Poro Raupina; being the thirteenth generation.

Haimā’i Paina (I); being the fourteenth generation.

Rohoiropo; being the fifteenth generation.

(Note: other names are restricted, though well documented)

HATAIMARAU:

Hataimarau (I), a direct descendant of Poro Ūmenimatara through his son Tahemanu Rourohu, in the thirty-seventh generation.

Horahanua Kope; being the thirty-eight generation.

Apani’ai (I); being the thirty-ninth generation.

Araiasi (II); being the fortieth generation.

Tahisimae, son of Araiasi (II), married Te’ekeni, from Haupeipei, Ā’ulutalau (South Mala’ita), of whom he begat seven children; they are, Ōne’asi (f), Samuel Apani’ai, Peter Kakate, Maria Te’ekeni, Horahanua Iuhaniramo (Al-Kindi), Fatimah Merakeni, and Paul Tahisihaka. Tahisimae lived at Ta’aru island and at death he was buried at Ririanikareko, Airawaro; being the forty-first generation.

Horahanua Iuhaniramo (also known as Al–Kindi for his religious background – being a Muslim) took his wife Maria A’otahi, daughter of chief Houaraha, from the land of Karu’ū, Īnamauri Paina (South Mala’ita). Ten children has he begat of her; they are, Te’ekeni, Muhammad Hataimarau*, Sulayman Tahisimae, Paukeni Tewa, Hakim Apani’ai (II), Isihā’a, Marāmae, Kawaha, Hamzah Roro’i Puaniawa, and Kakarau. Al–Kindi is currently living at Kau Bay (Ārai peninsula); being the forty-second generation.

Apani’ai (II) (Well known as Abdul Hakim Nooruddeen or Sultan Hakim) had married two wives consecutively: Salma Lolita Katalake (his first wife: divorced), and Amatul Hayy Katalake (his second wife – Separated on 11th March 2024); both were daughters of Ahmad Muneeb Katalake of Tuvalu and of Kongulai (Guadalcanal island). Hakim currently has three children (by the second wife) and they’re, Hamidah Hakim Nuru’urau (f), Muhammad Mustafa Hakim Ūmenmatara, and Jalilah Hakim Āroniwai (f). Sultan Hakim Apani’ai (II) lives currently at Istanbul (Āhu'i, Torona’uwe) Ārai peninsula; being the forty-third generation.

Muhammad Mustafa Hakim Ūmenimatara (currently 5 years old), will marry and live at Cordoba (Tawaroto), Ārai peninsula; being the forty-fourth (44) generation, in the genealogical linage.