You are familiar with ISIS, Boko Haram,

and I believe you even know the Muffin Man.

Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, and Gaddafi

are other famous names who fit

the narrative that demonizes Islam.

But I can guarantee, without a doubt,

that you have never heard

of the recently deceased Abdul Sattar Edhi,

for he was insignificant despite his existence

as a polarizing figure focused on the needy.

His altruism did not allow him to see caste,

religion, or creed; Edhi embodied

asceticism despite being surrounded by greed.

Philanthropy should feel fortunate

to have benefited from his brilliance.

All jokes aside, he was nicknamed

the “Angel of Mercy” for being

one in more than two hundred million.

He created a charitable empire

despite lacking any funding.

Proving determination is all it takes to create something from nothing.

Edhi was even dubbed the “Father Theresa” of

Pakistan

.

But once again, I must declare that our media

purposely ignored him because he was not

another mindless member of the Kardashian clan.

Exemplary of the positive aspects of

the Abrahamic religion he followed,

Edhi rescued abandoned infants.

rehabilitated orphans,

and even trained nurses.

Once reproached for his assistance of Non-Muslims

in his ambulances, when he was questioned for supporting

Hindus and Christians, he classically retorted

by explaining his vehicles were better adherents

of these bigots' twisted understanding of their own religion.

So I beseech thee, why is he still relatively unknown?

Is it because his beard and style of dress fit the description

of whom we are told to fear, by reporters we invite into our

homes?

Whatever it is, I will do my best to ensure his becomes a household

name,

he may not have wanted it whilst living, but soon his charity-work will be acclaimed.