A legend, a father, a social worker
Abdul Sattar Edhi was a legend (‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ buried after state funeral’, Gulf News, July 10). A fatherly figure for millions, the hero of every Pakistani, the owner of world’s largest charity ambulance service, one of the world’s largest orphanages and retirement homes for more than four decades.
His charity work was not only confined to Pakistan, but to African nations and others countries of the world. He’s the holder of the Guinness World Record for world largest charity ambulance service. He never got a Nobel Peace Prize, but he was far more than some prize. Millions are grieving with this loss.
From Mr Mohammad Abubakar Omar Murtazvi
UAE
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Fought for humanity
A good human being has died. A noble soul who lived for children. His biggest asset was his humanity. My prayers are for Edhi. May God bless him!
From Mr Rizwan Khan Wazir
Dubai
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For all religions
He was a person who had humanity for all religions. He really he was an angel or a mercy from God. God grant him a high place in heaven and protect his family.
From Ms Sumaira Rizwan
UAE
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In our hearts forever
May God bless his soul in a high place in heaven. He worked for those suffering, he will remain in the nation’s heart forever.
From Ms Chia Rahman
UAE
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The wealthiest poor man
He was a real gem and an asset to Pakistan. We have lost a great servant of humanity. He was the wealthiest poor man in the history of Pakistan.
From Mr Tanvir Khan
UAE
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Lived happy, died happy
Edhi would not be afraid of death because he was not afraid of life. He lived a happy life and died a happy death. One day he said to me: “Misery is to be born, not to die. It all depends how you look at it.”
From Mr Mubashir Ali Jebreel
UAE
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A great humanitarian
He was from the greatest humanitarians of our time and aided tens of thousands of people while living a life of simplicity and abstinence. May God elevate him and grant him the highest abodes of paradise.
From Mr Waqas Muneer
UAE
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World will remember him
He indeed was a great humanitarian and we need more people like him. The world will remember his acts of kindness, always.
From Mr Gari Atwal
Dubai
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Inspired many
He is still alive in our hearts. This man inspired many. May God give him a high place in heaven.
From Mr Adnan Malik
London, UK
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A hero for humanity
He is a hero of the whole world. He served humanity, not just Pakistanis. Humanity has no religion and Edhi understood this.
From Mr Jhanzeb Khan
UAE
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Deepest sympathies
May he rest in peace in heaven. Even though I don’t know him, because I am Filipino, I read about some of his heroic acts and valuable messages. My deepest sympathy to all of Pakistan. May God blessed you all.
From Mr John Matthew Rait
UAE
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Another father has past
Edhi was a great philanthropist and truly dedicated to the betterment of humanity in an unforgiving environment. The nation has lost another spiritual father after Mohammad Ali Jinnah. God bless his soul!
From Mr Noman Akbar
UAE
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Edhi understood real love
May God give Edhi the best place in paradise and make his journey easy. He was a real gem and asset for Pakistan. We have lost a great servant of humanity. He was the real manifestation of love for those who were socially vulnerable, impoverished, helpless and poor. This loss is irreparable for the people of Pakistan.
From Mr Saeed Khan B. K.
UAE
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Establishing humanity
Pakistan lost one of its greatest assets, we lost another gem. He was a man who fed millions, who was the caretaker of many families, who put infinite effort into the establishment of humanity! The greatest humanitarian has died.
From Mr Habib Hussain
UAE
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Can the void be filled?
Edhi has passed away and as per his wishes, his only healthy organs, his eyes, will be donated. Only God knows if the world, let alone Pakistan, will ever be able to fill the void left by this great man.
From Mr Wajahat Al Rahman
UAE
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Humanity above all
The richest poor man has left the entire nation as orphans. For him, humanity was above all other things. The world has lost one of the great ambassadors of God. May his soul rest in peace!
From Mr Adeel Iqbal
UAE
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Heaven waits for him
This is a big loss to our nation. He was a true example of humanity. He taught us what humanity is and now he has left us. He will always be remembered. There is no one else like him. Heaven is waiting for him.
From Ms Rana Farhan Ahmad
UAE
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He did so much
I think Edhi is the one and only person that everyone loves and respects. The world and especially the poor will miss him a lot. He did so much for orphans, the elderly and the needy. God willing, Edhi will be rewarded.
From Mr Aslam Ibrahim Al Baloushi
UAE
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Unbearable loss
May God grant this angel a high place in heaven and forgive him. He worked for humanity and orphans not only in Pakistan, but in many countries. It’s an unbearable loss.
From Mr Taimur Imtiaz
UAE
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His love and devotion
Rest in peace, Edhi. No words can explain his humility towards humanity. May his legacy of love and devotion always remain alive. The world will remember him as an amazing man. What more could one ask for? May God grant him high ranks in paradise.
From Mr Aatish Bangash
UAE
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Stop racism!
It’s very sad what our world has become nowadays (‘Snipers kill five Dallas police officers during US race bias protest’, Gulf News, July 9). All lives matter regardless of who you are or what colour you are. We all should live together and respect each other. We should not repeat the same mistakes that our ancestors have done in the past. Stop racism.
From Ms Sheryl Cardinal
UAE
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Officers doing their job
If there aren’t any police officers, this world be in chaos. Police officers were at the US race protest in Taxes, US for a reason – to secure innocent lives. If you don’t want to be shot, just stay away from trouble and be a law abiding citizen. I still salute the officers who did their job.
From Mr L. M. Destura
Abu Dhabi
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Laws aren’t working
And how does Texas’ “open carry” benefit anyone, but the shooter? Texas’ laws regarding guns protect no one. Eleven individuals sworn to protect the very people protesting against them have either lost their lives or been seriously wounded. Five police officers are dead. A person of interest openly carried a weapon. How did our gun laws protect them?
From Ms Barb Mueller
UAE
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Retaliation isn’t the answer
Killing people in retaliation is not the answer and gun laws do not protect people fully. The gun does not kill the person, it’s the person behind the gun who makes the decision to pull the trigger. Education is the key in addition to stricter access to guns.
From Ms Maxene Dodds
UAE
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Bangladesh needs to act
Bangladesh was struck again by terrorists (‘Bangladesh reels from new deadly attack’, Gulf News, July 8). In the second attack, at least three people were killed and many were injured. Days after a mass murder of hostages in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the authorities said two policemen and a civilian woman were killed in explosions and gunfire. One of the attackers was also shot dead and four of his suspected accomplices were arrested after hand bombs were hurled at police manning a checkpoint just outside the main prayer ground. It seems that terrorists find Bangladesh’s government weak and a fertile land for terrorism.
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
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