Monday, 11 July 2016, 9:38 am
Press Release: International Muslim Association of New Zealand

9th July

It is indeed very sad to hear the news of the passing away of a respectable elder of Pakistan Honourable Abdul Sattar Edhi.

"Inna Lillahi Wa Innal Illayhi Raji'un" (Surely We Belong To Allah and to Him We Shall Return).

On behalf of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand (IMAN) and the Muslims of the Wellington Region and New Zealand, I wish to express my deepest hearftelt condolence to all Muslims specially the Pakistani community in New Zealand and abroad.

Honourable Mr Edhi was the Founder of the Edhi Foundation, an Non-Profit organisation which has been providing social services to the poor and needy Pakistanis. In view of his social service to the community, Honourable Mr Edhi is a very simple and humble man dedicating his life to social service. "The man is often referred as Pakistan's Mother Teresa" said Mr Nawaz.

The Edhi Foundation was founded in 1951 which provides 24-hour emergency assistance across Pakistan and abroad.

Among a variety of services, the Foundation also provide shelter for the destitute, free hospitals and medical care, drug rehabilitation services and national and international relief efforts. Its main focus are emergency services, operating orphanages, home for the handicapped persons, providing shelters, International Community Centres, Blood and Drug Bank, Air Ambulance Services, Marine and Coastal Services.

"Honourable Mr Edhi have been one of my besg motivator in my life when it comes to community and social services",said Mr Nawaz.

Mr Tahir Nawaz is the present President of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand (IMAN). He is also the Vice President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), the national umbrella Muslim organization or the Muslims of New Zealand.

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