"Beyond religion": Muslim brothers perform last rites of Kalyani Amma in Wayanad

Chithragiri: Rising above religious and caste boundaries, two brothers, Razak and Sulaiman, from Chithragiri in Wayanad have set an extraordinary example of humanity by performing the last rites of an 85-year-old woman who had neither children nor close relatives.

The brothers performed the final rites of Kalyani Amma according to Hindu customs, including lighting her funeral pyre. For them, there was no hesitation in carrying out the rituals, as their bond with her had grown into one of deep affection over the years.

The family had been close neighbours of Kalyani Amma for nearly five decades and treated her like their own mother. The woman, who had once held their hands and helped them take their first steps as children, received the same affection and support from them in her old age.

Razak and Sulaiman took responsibility for her daily needs, took her to hospital whenever she fell ill and ensured that she received her medicines on time. They were also present during the family's celebrations, happy occasions and difficult times.

Kalyani Amma had expressed her wish during her lifetime that the two brothers, who had cared for her like their own mother, should perform her last rites after her death.

Honouring her wish, the brothers completed all the funeral rituals according to Hindu traditions at the Aandurkurinjilakam Hindu crematorium.

Their gesture left the local community deeply moved, highlighting a bond that transcended religious and caste differences.