Lulu Group Chairman MA Yusuff Ali is being praised by the netizens for his humanitarian act towards his employee. Shihabuddin, who served as the supervisor at Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Mall’s Lulu Hypermarket and was a native of Thirur Kanmanam, had tragically succumbed to a heart attack. The billionaire is seen carrying his coffin and extending condolences during the funeral prayer. Ali shared a video of the solemn ceremony on his social media handle.
Netizens are praising Yusuf Ali for his act, calling it a powerful lesson in humility. Many reactions, mostly in Malayalam, described him as ‘an ideal boss,’ ‘a true leader,’ and ‘a role model.’ One user even referred to it as a ‘lesson in humility.
MA Yusuff Ali’s Lulu Group
Yusuf Ali, the chairman of Lulu Group, owns 256 hypermarkets and malls across various cities in India and the UAE. With a net worth of over $8.9 billion, according to Forbes, he enjoys a large fan base both in India and abroad. His humanitarian efforts have earned him widespread praise. Recently, he gifted a luxurious Rado watch worth Rs 2 lakh to social media influencer Effin, a gesture that touched many.
Last year, Yusuf Ali made headlines for stepping in to assist a Kerala woman, Sandhya, who had been evicted from her home after officials from a non-banking financial company seized the property over an unpaid loan. The Lulu Group chairman directed his team in India to clear Sandhya’s outstanding loan and even offered her Rs 10 lakh to help her family rebuild their lives.
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How Netizens Reacted
The comments section was filled with praise for the thoughtful gesture. One user remarked, “This is exactly what a boss should be — hats off!”
Another added, “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.”
