I do this work for the common people and part of that work is creating a general awareness of such problems as they exist because my work is beyond class, religion and creed. Abdul Sattar Edhi More Quotes by Abdul Sattar Edhi More Quotes From Abdul Sattar Edhi My religion is humanitarianism, which is the basis of every religion in the world. Abdul Sattar Edhi volunteer world religion People have become educated, but have not become human. Abdul Sattar Edhi educated humans people No religion is higher than humanity Abdul Sattar Edhi higher humanity You have to care for all beings created by God...My mission is to help any person in need. Abdul Sattar Edhi care helping needs People know that I have adopted four principles in living my life: simple living, punctuality, hard work and prudence. Abdul Sattar Edhi hard-work simple people One time there was a student at Punjab University in Lahore who came down with cancer and his friend came to me for help. I stood outside on the street in Lahore and asked the people in that city for help. Within four or five hours, I received more than 40 million rupees [more than US $670,000]. Abdul Sattar Edhi cancer cities people I work for the suffering of the common man, something I am very proud of and will continue to do. Abdul Sattar Edhi proud suffering men Beware of those who attribute petty instructions to God. Abdul Sattar Edhi attributes petty instruction It is my principle never to accept any donations from any government or any foreign funded organisation. Abdul Sattar Edhi donation government principles I believe in nature and humanity and am here to serve the common people of Pakistan. There is a great deal of suffering in this country and I'm here to help. Abdul Sattar Edhi believe country people The basic problem affecting the Pakistan today is human rights. Islamic fundamentalists have no roots among the common people and while they are pushing hard for religious fundamentalists to take hold, the common people still seek change through humanitarian and common human rights law. Abdul Sattar Edhi islamic religious rights People, the common people, can genuinely see what I'm doing. Moreover, people know that I have adopted four principles in living my life: simple living, punctuality, hard work and prudence. These are the four principles I adopted at the very beginning and continue to use until now. People see this and give me donations. Abdul Sattar Edhi hard-work simple people Our motto is 'from cradle to grave.' Unwanted babies are delivered to us through our cradle programme, where we work to find new homes for them for parents desiring children. In addition to our healthcare programmes, we also have a programme for burying the dead, meeting all the necessary expenses for those who are unable to do so. Abdul Sattar Edhi home baby children The attitude of the Pakistani people is very good. Whenever I release any statement or deliver any kind of speech, they respond favourably. Abdul Sattar Edhi speech attitude people I want to create awareness amongst the common people of Pakistan and I generally appeal to the Pakistani people living here and abroad for help and they provide me with the necessary resources. Abdul Sattar Edhi pakistan want people It is because of my principle that people continue to give. Abdul Sattar Edhi principles giving people The common people don't believe this kind of religion [of islamic fundamentalists] because first and foremost they want to solve their basic problems, including human rights and economic. Abdul Sattar Edhi islamic rights believe I'm most proud of the ambulance service. This is emergency work. Many times Edhi ambulances are the first to arrive and save people's lives. I'm very proud of this. Abdul Sattar Edhi emergencies proud people He will be buried at Edhi Village tomorrow. Abdul Sattar Edhi people
