01/08/2025
In Loving Memory of Sultan Zafar
A Light Passed On, A Legacy Continued
SIUT stands in grief and solidarity with Dr. Mehr Afroze, our esteemed consultant nephrologist, as she endures the unimaginable loss of her beloved son, Sultan Zafar, aged 23.
Sultan, a young medical student, was on the path to serve and heal. After a tragic accident claimed his life, his journey did not end. In a moment of overwhelming grief, Dr. Mehr made a deeply selfless decision. With immense strength, she consented to donate her son's organs so that others may live.
Our team carefully identified patients on the no-donor list who matched Sultan’s blood type, and among them, those with the closest match were selected. Two lives were given a new chance: a 42-year-old doctor and a 19-year-old girl.
Their futures now carry Sultan’s legacy forward.
In honoring this act of compassion and courage, we are reminded of the verse from Surah Al-Ma'idah
"Whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of humanity." (Qur'an 5:32)
SIUT grieves alongside Dr. Mehr and her family, and we deeply admire her unwavering strength in the face of profound sorrow. Her decision has brought hope where there was despair and light where there was darkness.
May Sultan’s soul rest in eternal peace.
May his legacy continue to inspire acts of kindness and healing.