Indian billionaire and Lulu Group chairman, MA Yusuff Ali, has captured global attention with a touching act of empathy after a video of him carrying the coffin of his late employee went viral. The clip shows Ali personally shouldering the coffin of Shihabuddin, a supervisor at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Mall Lulu Hypermarket, who passed away from a heart attack on February 7, 2025.
Ali shared the poignant video on his social media, along with a heartfelt caption: “Funeral prayer of Shihabuddin, Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Mall Lulu Hypermarket Supervisor and a native of Thirur Kanmanam who died of a heart attack. May Allah bless with Magfirat and Marhamath. Amen.”
This heartfelt gesture has resonated deeply online, with social media users praising the billionaire’s humility and compassion. “A man has died. Leading the prayer at his dead body is the country’s biggest billionaire and the company owner of the deceased person. This is what humanity is,” commented one user. Another remarked, “This is exactly what a boss should be – hats off!”
Many lauded Ali as a true leader, commending his willingness to stand in solidarity with his employees beyond the corporate realm. “It’s a good thing that you yourself stood for it. It’s a great example too,” wrote another user. Simultaneously, tributes poured in for Shihabuddin, with colleagues and well-wishers remembering him as an exceptional supervisor and offering prayers for his soul.