{"id":5572,"date":"2018-12-04T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T10:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5572"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:55:20","slug":"sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sikh Girl Manjot Singh Kohli Offers Kidney to Save Muslim Friend Samreen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a remarkable display of humanity transcending religious boundaries, 23-year-old Manjot Singh Kohli, a Sikh woman from Jammu, has offered her kidney to her Muslim friend Samreen, who is battling a life-threatening kidney ailment. This extraordinary act of kindness showcases the power of compassion and friendship, proving that humanity stands above all else.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen\/#A_Friendship_Built_on_Trust_and_Care\" >A Friendship Built on Trust and Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen\/#A_Perfect_Match_Amid_Challenges\" >A Perfect Match Amid Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen\/#A_True_Humanitarian\" >A True Humanitarian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/sikh-girl-manjot-singh-kohli-offers-kidney-to-save-muslim-friend-samreen\/#Humanity_Above_Religion\" >Humanity Above Religion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Friendship_Built_on_Trust_and_Care\"><\/span>A Friendship Built on Trust and Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hailing from Udhampur, Jammu, Manjot met Samreen four years ago during social activism initiatives. Over time, they developed a strong bond. Samreen, suffering from a severe kidney ailment, required a transplant to survive. When Manjot learned of Samreen&#8217;s condition through a mutual friend\u2019s Facebook post, she immediately flew to meet her, driven by her unwavering resolve to help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Perfect_Match_Amid_Challenges\"><\/span>A Perfect Match Amid Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite familial reservations, Manjot&#8217;s kidney turned out to be a perfect match for Samreen. However, the process hasn\u2019t been easy. The authorization committee has delayed clearance due to a representation made by Manjot&#8217;s father, cautioning against the procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manjot remains steadfast in her decision, stating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We can\u2019t blame them (family). They are emotionally attached to their kid. But I believe we should rise above emotions and fulfill our purpose. Saving a life is the greatest deed. I am a major and can make my own decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_True_Humanitarian\"><\/span>A True Humanitarian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manjot Singh Kohli is not just a friend but a social activist and entrepreneur. She is the youngest woman entrepreneur in Jammu and the chairperson of the NGO \u2018International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Council.\u2019 Her selflessness and dedication to making a difference inspire countless individuals across the nation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humanity_Above_Religion\"><\/span>Humanity Above Religion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This heartwarming story highlights that compassion knows no religious or societal boundaries. Manjot\u2019s courageous and selfless act serves as a beacon of hope, emphasizing the importance of humanity in a divided world.<\/p>\n<p>We salute Manjot for her bravery and pray for Samreen&#8217;s recovery. Such stories remind us of the innate goodness in people and inspire us to do our part in making the world a better place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a remarkable display of humanity transcending religious boundaries, 23-year-old Manjot Singh Kohli, a Sikh woman from Jammu, has offered her kidney to her Muslim friend Samreen, who is battling a life-threatening kidney ailment. This extraordinary act of kindness showcases the power of compassion and friendship, proving that humanity stands above all else. 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