Zahid Ahmed reveals spiritual transformation: ‘I found peace in namaz’

Actor Zahid Ahmed has discovered that real happiness comes from within, a realization that came about through a journey of faith and peace through prayer.
 Recently, Ahmed appeared as a guest on After Hours, where he opened up about his spiritual journey. The actor is known for brilliant acting and a powerful voice that have led him to many commercial successes. Behind the fame, he’s been on a personal journey to find peace and purpose.
 
The host, Ushna Shah, asked, “You are a very spiritual person, far as I know, you offer prayers (Namaz), tell me about your spiritual journey?”
 
 Zahid replied, “I just came to a point where I realized that, you know, there’s only so much to the world, and we’re not here to earn, pay bills, and die. There has to be a bigger purpose to life; there has to be a bigger calling. And, you know, when you get most of what people aspire in life…..after experiencing respect, money, fame, and all that, if there is still a restlessness inside me that is not being fulfilled in any way, then that thing compelled me to find out what it is and how it can be fulfilled.”         
    
 
The Zara Yaad actor found peace by turning to his faith and looking within himself; he said, “Literally, by submitting my will to Allah, Alhamdulillah, it’s been six to seven years that I’m consistent in establishing Namaz.” His story is an inspiring example of how looking inward and turning to one’s faith can bring true contentment, especially when worldly achievements fall short.
Currently, Zahid is starring in the drama serial Jaan Se Pyara Juni.
 
 
Earlier, during the launch of Shark Tank, Something Haute host Hassan Chaudhary said, “I have to ask about Faris for those who are really enjoying Faris’s performance, what would you like to say to them?”
Zahid Ahmed replied, “I don’t love that character, I don’t even hate that character, I just did my job as an actor. For me, it’s enough that Humayun Bhai personally contacted me and asked me to play this character. It was a pleasure working with Humayun Saeed, Yumna, Adnan Siddiqui, and Sohail, so it was amazing; you just do your job when you sign it. I was up for it because I had never had the opportunity to work with him.