ISLAMABAD: Renowned artists in the country have paid homage to the philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi as a great personality and acknowledged his services for the humanity.
Talking to the Pakistan Television (PTV) on Saturday, they said that his name would be written in the history in golden words in recognition of his services for the poor, destitute and needy people from all age groups.
Singer Shehzad Roy said that his death has created a gap which would hardly be filled as men like Edhi are born after ages. “Edhi alleviated miseries of hundreds of thousands people.” He said that during interaction with Edhi, the singer found him very simple as Edhi believed that simplicity and serving the down trodden was part of his faith.
Roy added that when he joined Edhi for a marathon in Dubai for media organisations, the great humanitarian taught them the lesson of charity for the poor and needy people. Replying to a question, he said that Edhi believed in equality and wished the same system for the country.
Actress Bushra Ansari said that a single person had started the mission of serving the mankind, but when he died he left behind hundreds of thousands mourners. “Services of Abdul Sattar Edhi would be remembered for ages. Allah had chosen him for the noble cause of serving the needy and destitute. His organisation owned assets worth billions of rupees but his life was like an ordinary and poor person,” she said.
Singer Abrarul Haq was saddened from his death as he described Edhi as ‘one and only’ and a unique personality whose heart was filled with love for the poor and destitute. He said that Edhi was a kind and humble man and it was his versatility and greatness that drew thousands of people to his funeral.
“With his death, we are deprived of a widely loved personality,” he said. Abrar hoped that Edhi’s followers would continue his mission. Another artist Nadeem Jaffery said that death of Abdul Sattar Edhi was a national loss as such people are born after ages. He said that he was an honor for Pakistan as Allah blesses nations with people after centuries.
Singer Jawad Ahmad said that Abdul Sattar Edhi had a revolutionary personality as he believed in equality. “He was a true follower of Islam and chose a noble profession of serving the humanity.” He said that the services rendered by Edhi were an example for the nation and the rulers for making Pakistan a true welfare state where wealth is equally divided among people and facilities are ensured at the masses’ doorsteps.
Actor Abid Ali said that Edhi set new examples of philanthropy and left behind a message for us to uphold the revered teachings and traditions of Islam. “Now, it is our responsibility to continue his mission,” he added.
