Bilquis Edhi passes away in Karachi
The wife of renowned humanitarian and social activist Abdul Sattar Edhi, Bilquis...
Former and current Pakistani cricketers expressed grief on the passing away of Bilquis Bano Edhi at the age of 74.
She was the wife of the country’s prominent humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Due to her worsening condition, she was shifted to a private hospital, according to a spokesperson of the Edhi Foundation.
All-format skipper Babar Azam shared grief upon her death.
On his official Twitter handle, he tweeted: “We have lost an amazing soul, a mother to thousands and a proper role model. May her unmatched legacy lives on and the hope to thousands remain as in her lifetime. Salute and respect.”
We have lost an amazing soul, a mother to thousands and a proper role model. May her unmatched legacy lives on and the hope to thousands remain as in her lifetime. Salute and respect. 🙏
إنا لله وإنا اليه راجعون#BilquisEdhi pic.twitter.com/IzyP5bg8Pj— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) April 15, 2022
Former skipper Shahid Afridi shared condolences on Bilquis’s death.
“Mother to so many orphans, a sister to many grieving hearts; the kindest face of humanity. #BilquisEdhi had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts and continued his mission even after him. May Allah bless her with the highest ranks in Jannah,” Afridi tweeted.
Mother to so many orphans, a sister to many grieving hearts; the kindest face of humanity. #BilquisEdhi had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts & continued his mission even after him May Allah bless her with highest ranks in Jannah pic.twitter.com/mGNbCAWpN6
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 15, 2022
Bowling sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi also penned down words of sorrow.
“A monumental loss to Pakistan as we lose a beautiful soul. She tirelessly served the poor and needy and was one of a kind hope to many. May she rest in peace and the Almighty grant her the highest place in the afterlife. Aameen,” Shaheen tweeted.
A monumental loss to Pakistan as we lose a beautiful soul. She tirelessly served the poor and needy and was one of a kind hope to many. May she rest in peace and Almighty grant her highest place in afterlife. Aameen.#BilquisEdhi pic.twitter.com/d3EIaRIJKA
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) April 15, 2022
Former speedster Shoaib Akhter tweeted: “Mohtarma Bilquis Edhi Sahiba breathed her last today. A philanthropist par excellence. Her contributions along with Edhi sb will never be forgotten. May Allah bless her soul & give us more people like her.”
AdvertisementMohtarma Bilquis Edhi Sahiba breathed her last today. A philanthropist par excellence. Her contributions along with Edhi sb will never be forgotten. May Allah bless her soul & give us more people like her.
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون۔ pic.twitter.com/TB9PAMXeA7— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 15, 2022
All-rounder Shadab Khan was also among the cricketers to express sorrow on her death.
“We salute you Bilquis Edhi saheba. Your services to humanity will forever be remembered. May Allah grant you the highest rank in heaven and may your family get sabr.”
AdvertisementWe salute you Bilquis Edhi saheba. Your services to humanity will forever be remembered. May Allah grant you the highest rank in heaven and may your family get sabr. pic.twitter.com/gpAtC7WD0L
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) April 15, 2022
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal tweeted: “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji’un “Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return. One more humanitarian and philanthropist left us…Rest in peace #BilquisEdhi May Allah grant her highest place in Jannah Ameen.”
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji'un "Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return."
One more humanitarian and philanthropist left us…Rest in peace #BilquisEdhi May Allah grant her highest place in Jannah Ameen pic.twitter.com/CALZD3iQiYAdvertisement— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) April 15, 2022
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