Abdul Sattar Edhi

"I always say, be human and preach humanity. I started my humanitarian service by strictly observing four principles: truth, simplicity, hard-work and punctuality, and I repeat, be human, preach humanity and adopt humanity."

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

"My mission is to love human beings. ... Each day is the best day of my life."

"To me serving "Mazloom" (destitute & deprived of rights) is just like praying and all human beings are equal and they all deserve equal treatment, respect, care and love."

"I am a beggar for the poor. Serving humanity is the biggest Jihad."

"People have become educated but have yet to become human."

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

"Whereas the entire meaning of the Quran must easily be interpreted by the lives of Muslims, Islam's followers abandoned its essence."

"I do not have any formal education. What use is education when we do not become human beings? My school is the welfare of humanity."

"Take care of the poor people of my country."

"Edhi was "a living example of social justice, compassion and solidarity in action.""

"As a reporter, I have met presidents, prime ministers and reigning monarchs. Until meeting the Pakistani social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, I had never met a saint. … Shaking hands, I knew I was in the presence of moral and spiritual greatness."

"As a journalist, I interviewed many people, including heads of state, celebrities and intellectuals. But the one who meant the most to me, the one I most looked forward to, and thought so much about, was the brief interview I had with Pakistan’s most beloved son, Abdul Sattar Edhi."

"Abdul Sattar Edhi was … a heroic servant of humanity"

"From nothing he built one of the world’s largest and most respected charities, serving humanity was his religious duty."

"In remembering Edhi sahib, we should also resolve to work for peace between India and Pakistan."