Bakhtawar Ufaq asked Shahid Hussain Raja:

When was the first time you realized that now You're ready to die?

Shahid Hussain Raja I do not know which kind of death you have in mind as there are different types of deaths that we experience in life. One is the physical death that begins the moment we are born; each breath we take brings us closer to the end of our time on Earth. Life, in fact, itself is like a slow-motion death that reaches its climax when we take our last breath. in this respect, I am always ready to embrace death which will be a transition from one universe to another

Another kind of death is spiritual death, a state of deep despair and emptiness within our souls. It's like the light within our spirit has faded, leaving behind darkness and hopelessness, creating an emptiness that is hard to fill. In that sense I died the moment someone started cursing me without appreciating my constraints and limitations.

However, the most painful death is the emotional death when you die in bits and pieces after an unexpected heartbreak. It is like a painted glass of a window in a cathedral is broken. In that sense, I have died several times and risen again like the mythical Phoenix. Every heartbreak seemed like a death sentence, but I managed to survive them because there were people out there who always remembered me in their prayers- my mother, my sisters, and so many others.

Surprisingly, even those who broke my heart played a role in my survival. Through the tears and pain, they unintentionally helped me grow. Their absence forced me to find solace within myself and discover strength I never knew existed. With time, I realized that their actions didn't define my worth but were a reflection of their own battles and limitations. I always pray for their welfare and happiness.

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