Irtaza "Taz" Khalid, M.D.

Be a traveler. Not a tourist. Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable.

First #JalsaSalana without Dad 💔

“The wise warrior avoids the battle.” — Sun Tzu

Beyond humbled for your trust and faith in me to be a small part of your amazing journey. No, I do not want anything in return. Yes, I do this because it makes me happy.

Over the last couple years, I’ve had an overwhelming response from Match applicants. I do my best to get to all, but inevitably many get missed every year. I wholeheartedly apologize for that. Trying to come up with a system to reach more people.

As #Match2025 approaches, if you or anyone you know need help with personal statements or anything under the sun regarding the process, my DMs are open. Like always, this is free of charge. As it should be. Please don’t go to someone who charges for these services. Good luck!

Do not think about leaving behind a legacy. Do not strive to change the world around you. But do the right thing. Do what’s moral. People will remember you as someone who was just. The world will change itself. THAT is your legacy. Fight the good fight. Because it’s worth it.

“Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those general and emperors so that in glory and triumph they can become the momentary masters… of a fraction of a dot.” — Carl Sagan

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” — Ernest Hemingway

@Tooba555Tooba Just last night I was watching a video of his about Allan’s blessings and he used David Attenborough’s research and documentaries to talk about fireflies and deep sea creatures, and even though the video is at least 3 decades old, I felt as if he were sitting right in front me.

@Tooba555Tooba I was once talking to mum about something trivial and she goes “Oh btw, Khalid called, he wanted you to give him a call” and my legit response was “Who’s Khalid?” Oh the memories 😂❤️ they are forever young and give us the strength to bear such losses.

I wish I could have seen this typing message from my father but Picking up the phone and hearing his voice was a feeling I cannot describe. Once when he rang I didn’t instantly recognise so I asked who it is and he cheekily said “ Mirza Tahir “ and I asked “ Who is that ?“ 😂

What I wouldn’t give to get that thumbs up one more time. Miss you, Abu ❤️

He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a large multi-generational family. He was an exceptional father and a doting husband. May Allah elevate his station in Jannat and grant solace to all family members. Please remember my dad and the rest of my family in your prayers.

The miracle was dad living a fullfilling life long after he was diagnosed with an end-stage illness. The miracle was him bringing together the entire family scattered over 4 continents and 7 countries. The miracle was his pain-free life despite the disease burden.

After suffering from end-stage metastatic cancer for 3 years, dad departed for his final journey. He passed on peacefully; he was not in pain and was surrounded by immense love and support from family that gathered from all across the world. Inna lillahe wa inna illaihe raji’un

If you don’t use Strava, this is impressive. If you DO use Strava, this is ridiculously impressive.

The downfall of a society is when everyone says, “it’s not my job,” and nothing ever gets done.

Tonight, it’s like the entire country is waiting for the results of a biopsy.