By: Junaid Ahmed
A personality that is considered to be the synonym of generosity, kindness and modesty at its best is Abdul Sattar Edhi. He began his work in 1950's by opening a free medical dispensary and till his death on 8 July 2016, he tirelessly served people regardless of their age, gender, caste and religion.
His personal vision of helping and serving humanity grew and with the really positive response he got for donations, Edhi's idea developed and he established the "Edhi Trust". The Edhi ambulance service became the best service in the country, he developed maternity homes, homes for poor, destitute and orphans. It is said that wherever he used to go for donations, his box be full of money because people trusted him and his organization soo much and had a clear faith that their money is going in right hands.
He got a lot of recognition for his work. The Lenin peace price, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Gandhi peace award and the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize are some amongst the several awards he got. Despite of the fame he got, Abdul sattar Edhi used to live a really simple life. He married Bilquis Edhi who was a nurse from his dispensary and what a life partner she was for him! She equally supported him in his mission and they both had 4 children. They led a really simple life, they both lived in a two-room apartment and received no salary. He shunned publicity for the fear of becoming haughty, in an interview he said "I want to request the people not to invite me to social gatherings and inaugural ceremonies. This only wastes my time which is wholly devoted to the well being of our people.”
His work is still carried on by his son Faisal Edhi, who is serving humanity just as his father did. Abdul sattar Edhi is what we call the best of men. A man of virtue and kindness. He was a ray of hope, a symbol of love and positivity for the everyone. Amongst his many beautiful initiatives, the most heart touching was "qatal na karo, jhoolay mein daalo" in which he set up a home for those kids who were abandoned and found in garbage boxes. Abdul sattar Edhi is what Pakistani is, he was the true image and portrayal of the best side of our country and his legacy would continue forever.
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