Abdul Sattar Edhi Quotes

My religion is humanitarianism, which is the basis of every religion in the world.

People have become educated, but have not become human.

No religion is higher than humanity

You have to care for all beings created by God...My mission is to help any person in need.

People know that I have adopted four principles in living my life: simple living, punctuality, hard work and prudence.

Beware of those who attribute petty instructions to God.

I work for the suffering of the common man, something I am very proud of and will continue to do.

It is my principle never to accept any donations from any government or any foreign funded organisation.

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.

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.

The attitude of the Pakistani people is very good. Whenever I release any statement or deliver any kind of speech, they respond favourably.

It is because of my principle that people continue to give.

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.

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.

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.

When you stop living for luxuries, you understand the real meaning of life.

Empty words and long praises do not impress God. Show Him your faith by your deeds

No religion is higher than humanity.

The dead has only one place to go… up. Wherever you bury them, they will go the same way, up