Shahzad believed in Ancient Mesopotamian religion.
He lived a life of poverty. He was able to eat and sleep under a shelter, but ended with having no possession at all. He was rather respected though seen as belonging to the middle class. However, he could access to many opportunities. He was of a sophisticated culture, masters a couple of languages, and always curious to understand other cultures. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was a determined one, living an independant way of life.