I have always believed that time is an amanah.
Because of that, whenever I found myself with free time, I wanted to spend it on something meaningful. I did not want my hours to simply pass by without purpose. I wanted to learn, to grow, and, if given the opportunity, to do something that could also become a source of good.
I did not know then that this search would eventually lead me to Zidra Assist.
The Unexpected Discovery
My journey began rather unexpectedly. I came across Sister Izdihar’s TikTok account, To Flourish, Izdi. At first, I was simply watching one of her day-in-the-life posts. Then I came across a slide where she described herself as a working student, a Muslimah, and a Virtual Assistant.
That caught my attention.
I had heard of Virtual Assistance before, but seeing someone actually living that kind of life made me curious. I began wondering what it was really like to work virtually, especially as a student.
One of the things that attracted me most was the possibility of working from home while gaining something much more valuable than income: experience, skills, and opportunities for growth.
But when I discovered Zidra Assist, I realized that there was more to it than simply being able to work remotely.
More Than Just a Job
What drew me to Zidra Assist was its vision and mission.
I was not only going to be working virtually. I was joining an environment where work could be connected to values that mattered to me: amanah, ikhlas, and ihsan.
That changed the way I looked at work.
I began to see every task not merely as something I had to accomplish, but as something entrusted to me. If something was given to me, then I wanted to fulfill it with sincerity and excellence.
Of course, knowing that and actually living it are two different things.
Starting With Almost No Experience
When I first started, I was honestly overwhelmed.
I did not have much experience in the VA industry. The skills I had with me were mainly writing and editing, skills that I still considered to be works in progress.
Everything felt new: the responsibilities, the workflow, the tools, the expectations, and even the experience of being part of a professional working environment for the first time.
My biggest challenge was not only learning the work itself. It was learning how to manage my time.
I was adjusting to the VA world while also learning what it meant to be responsible for work that had been entrusted to me.
And throughout that process, I realized how fortunate I was to have Sister Izdihar as my CEO. She is one of the most considerate and understanding people I have personally worked with. Her leadership gave me something incredibly valuable: room to learn.
The Mistakes That Became Lessons
One moment I remember clearly was when I posted an edited Zidra Assist post and accidentally indicated 20 hours of working time when it should have been 40 hours.
It was a mistake.
But what stayed with me was not simply the mistake itself. It was how I was given the space to learn from it.
Instead of allowing one mistake to define me, I was given the opportunity to understand what went wrong, improve, and move forward.
That experience reminded me that growth does not always happen when everything goes perfectly. Sometimes, growth happens because someone gives you the space to make a mistake, learn from it, and try again.
That is something I deeply appreciate about my experience with Zidra Assist.
Skills I Never Expected to Gain
Looking back, Alhamdulillah, I have learned so much.
I learned how to communicate with professionals in real time. I learned more about editing, content creation, browsing and research, and the art of creating meaningful and engaging posts.
I also learned how professional platforms work, particularly LinkedIn, and how content can be used not only to communicate but also to build engagement.
But perhaps one of the biggest changes was learning to trust my own ideas.
There were moments when Sister Izdihar would give me the freedom to decide how I wanted to approach social media posts and editing, as long as my work remained aligned with Zidra Assist’s branding and style.
Being trusted with that kind of responsibility meant a lot to me.
It made me realize that I was no longer the same person who had started with very little experience.
If the Old Me Could See Me Now
Sometimes, if not all the time, I think about the person I was before joining Zidra Assist.
If the old me could see where I am now, I think she would be genuinely astonished.
I have learned skills I never imagined I would have. I have experienced what it means to work with professionals, receive feedback, make decisions, make mistakes, and continuously improve.
And perhaps most importantly, I have learned that growth does not always look dramatic.
Sometimes, it looks like becoming a little more confident with every task.
Sometimes, it looks like finally understanding something that once overwhelmed you.
Sometimes, it looks like someone trusting you with a responsibility you once thought you were not capable of handling.
Everything Entrusted to Us Is an Amanah
If there is one lesson I will carry with me from this journey, it is that everything entrusted to us is sacred.
Our work is an amanah.
Our responsibilities are an amanah.
Even our time is an amanah.
Working with Zidra Assist made me realize just how valuable time really is. Once a moment passes, we cannot bring it back. We cannot undo the hours we have wasted or return to moments we wish we had spent differently.
That realization changed how I look at my time.
I want to use it intentionally. I want to continue learning. I want to keep improving. And I want whatever I do to be something I can look back on with gratitude.
Still Flourishing
My journey with Zidra Assist is far from over.
I see myself continuing to flourish: with the skills, lessons, experiences, and opportunities that Allah Azzawajalla has allowed me to encounter through this journey.
I may not know exactly where this path will take me, but I have learned that I do not always need to have every answer right away.
To anyone who is currently where I once was: unsure of what to do, where to begin, or where your path is leading, I want you to know that everything will be fine.
You may not understand what you are doing or where this season of your life is taking you. But trust that, with the help of Allah Azzawajalla, you will eventually figure it out.
Everything is qadr.
Sometimes, what feels like an uncertain path is actually Allah guiding you toward where you are meant to be.
And sometimes, all you need to do is take the first step.
Then keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep flourishing.
And keep praying to Almighty ALLAH azzawajal.