Everybody dies but not everybody lives. One of the greatest humanitarians and philanthropists of the world, Abdul Sattar Edhi, is no more.
No words can be enough to pay a tribute to the tireless efforts of Edhi and the national tragedy of his death. As the world mourns and recounts significant contributions of Edhi, it is time to reflect on his remarkable life and learn lessons on how to make a difference in the society.
Edhi started his lifelong commitment to serving the poor and helpless from a very young age. He launched the Edhi Foundation over six decades back, long before it was trendy to set up an NGO.
During all these years, he avoided the media eye and flashy ceremonies to transform the welfare sector in Pakistan. He was a man on a mission, a true humanitarian who felt the pain, sufferings and hardship of others without any interest in winning global accolades for his work.
The genuine care and focus of Edhi and his volunteers is a spectacular tale of the greatness that can be achieved against all odds. Like a messiah or a saint, he reached a whole new level of spirituality by finding joy in alleviating the sufferings of others.
In a land of the corrupt and power-hungry politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen, Edhi was a beacon of hope for millions of poor and destitute in Pakistan.
Driven by his own personal experiences and belief of spending life in “the services for the old, the mentally ill, and the disadvantaged people,” he did not wait for the government to create change in the society.
Edhi became the force of change he wanted to see around him. Although he belonged to a humble background, it was his passion and devotion to the cause that helped him overcome all obstacles and eventually expand a free dispensary to the world’s largest ambulance service.
Despite being at the helm of Pakistan’s largest welfare organization, that attracted donations worth several millions from around the world, Edhi lived a simple life. Dubbed as the “world’s richest poor man,” he was the country’s humblest hero. His life exemplifies that sincerity to one’s cause, perseverance and hope are the key ingredients for success. He rejected promises of political power, luxuries of life and twisted religious ideologies that ridiculed his work to continue to act as a savior of humanity.
Edhi’s life was dedicated to serve everyone equally regardless of religion, caste, creed or sect. He always placed humanity above religion and emphasized on the need for more peace, tolerance and love in the world. To him, all human beings were equal and had to be served without any bias.
Imagine a world where we all abide by this principle. A more open-minded and non-judgmental approach to life will surely go a long way in tackling the challenges of extremism and social divide that are decaying our society.
Without any doubt, Edhi lived a life worth living — he lived more for humanity than himself. The world today desperately needs more men and women like Edhi. It is certain that his legacy will live forever and inspire others to selflessly dedicate themselves in the service of mankind.
No words can be enough to pay a tribute to the tireless efforts of Edhi and the national tragedy of his death. As the world mourns and recounts significant contributions of Edhi, it is time to reflect on his remarkable life and learn lessons on how to make a difference in the society.
Edhi started his lifelong commitment to serving the poor and helpless from a very young age. He launched the Edhi Foundation over six decades back, long before it was trendy to set up an NGO.
During all these years, he avoided the media eye and flashy ceremonies to transform the welfare sector in Pakistan. He was a man on a mission, a true humanitarian who felt the pain, sufferings and hardship of others without any interest in winning global accolades for his work.
The genuine care and focus of Edhi and his volunteers is a spectacular tale of the greatness that can be achieved against all odds. Like a messiah or a saint, he reached a whole new level of spirituality by finding joy in alleviating the sufferings of others.
In a land of the corrupt and power-hungry politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen, Edhi was a beacon of hope for millions of poor and destitute in Pakistan.
Driven by his own personal experiences and belief of spending life in “the services for the old, the mentally ill, and the disadvantaged people,” he did not wait for the government to create change in the society.
Edhi became the force of change he wanted to see around him. Although he belonged to a humble background, it was his passion and devotion to the cause that helped him overcome all obstacles and eventually expand a free dispensary to the world’s largest ambulance service.
Despite being at the helm of Pakistan’s largest welfare organization, that attracted donations worth several millions from around the world, Edhi lived a simple life. Dubbed as the “world’s richest poor man,” he was the country’s humblest hero. His life exemplifies that sincerity to one’s cause, perseverance and hope are the key ingredients for success. He rejected promises of political power, luxuries of life and twisted religious ideologies that ridiculed his work to continue to act as a savior of humanity.
Edhi’s life was dedicated to serve everyone equally regardless of religion, caste, creed or sect. He always placed humanity above religion and emphasized on the need for more peace, tolerance and love in the world. To him, all human beings were equal and had to be served without any bias.
Imagine a world where we all abide by this principle. A more open-minded and non-judgmental approach to life will surely go a long way in tackling the challenges of extremism and social divide that are decaying our society.
Without any doubt, Edhi lived a life worth living — he lived more for humanity than himself. The world today desperately needs more men and women like Edhi. It is certain that his legacy will live forever and inspire others to selflessly dedicate themselves in the service of mankind.
