The Miracle of Service

recognition. He thus joined the distinguished list of great humanitarians, in which, until then, only Mother Teresa was widely known. Although Mother Teresa’s work is vast and she has even received the Nobel Prize, Abdul Sattar Edhi is probably the first Muslim who gave such remarkable proof of humanitarian service that he was acknowledged worldwide. Such work cannot be done as a profession. It requires a deep compassion for God’s creation. This is what Mother Teresa and Abdul Sattar Edhi share. Mother Teresa has said: “I see God in every human being.” The same was true for Abdul Sattar Edhi. In reply to a question by Mr. Mahadevan, Edhi said: “I see God in them.” The Blessing of Service The reward for helping others is gaining the love of people. This rule isn’t limited to any one country—it applies everywhere. Those who dedicate themselves to serving humanity find great inner peace and earn a place of respect and love in people’s hearts. Their sincerity is so strong that even enemies become friends, and even the most dangerous criminals put down their weapons when they see them.