RIDA ZAYN

01/01/2025

A NEW Chapter of 2025
Life has changed so much since transitioning from China to Italy.🇨🇳🇮🇹There are so many things I loved about China, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. It felt like home for so long, but sometimes life pushes us to move on, even when it’s difficult. Leaving wasn’t easy, but it was necessary.
One of the main challenges we faced in China was the lack of future opportunities, especially when it came to raising a family. No matter how many years you live there, it’s nearly impossible to access the same benefits as citizens unless you meet very specific criteria. And with so many job restrictions, it became clear that we couldn’t build the future we wanted while staying there.🥲
Now, here we are in Italy, starting a brand-new chapter. It hasn’t been easy, but I truly believe that everything happens for a good reason. With every hardship comes ease, and I hold onto that belief as we step into this new phase of life. I’m hopeful that this leap of faith will lead us to better opportunities and a brighter future.🥰❤️
I’ll be sharing more about this journey in a YouTube video soon.
You guys have seen china through my eyes, now I’ll show you Europe through my eyes too! Will@be posting more Vlogs InshaALLAH! 😻
Have a beautiful and productive day!
Stay positive 💐
#2025

31/12/2024

Wrapping 2024 with the post with (Alhamdullilah) 🥰 🇮🇹
A Beautiful New Chapter of Our Lives!✨
We’ve officially moved to Italy! 🇮🇹
This dream has finally become a reality, and I’m so excited to share more of this journey with you all. 🥰❤️
I’m reflecting on this year, it’s been the hardest, challenging yet most beautiful one so far:
1️⃣ I passed my USMLE Step 1 (a huge milestone in my life), Alhamdulillah.
2️⃣ We moved to Italy (my dream country)! 🇮🇹

Let’s keep our plan with power of prayer, patience, and hard work. Let’s also keep praying for the people of G A Z A! May Allah ease their pain, bring peace, and establish justice in the world. 🤲🏻🌍

As we step into the new year, I want to remind myself and everyone that, Every day is a new beginning! You don’t need a specific date to start working on your goals or bettering yourself. Just start!! 💫

Make plans, 📝stay consistent, and never forget to make dua. 🤲🏻Without prayers and dedication, achieving your dreams isn’t easy. And remember, no matter how much success you achieve in this world, if your prayers and spirituality are neglected, you haven’t truly succeeded.
This life is temporary, so don’t forget to include your Akhira in your plans. Stay close to Allah, spread kindness, and always choose to smile. 😊

I wish you a happy new year and blessings in 2024! 🕯️🌹
Let’s make it a year of peace, growth, and purpose. 🤲🏻

20/12/2024

Feeling free and at peace after completing Step 1! Alhamdulillah, it’s been a journey of growth. 🕊️
As my dear friend’s mom says to her, Take things as they come. “It hit me” 🥹 SubhanAllah, such simple yet profound advice! Life is all about trusting Allah’s plan and taking it one step at a time. 💫
Don’t rush. Put your trust in Allah, keep working hard, and remember, no matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop, you’re making progress. Never give up. 💪🏼
Wishing you all a beautiful Friday! 🌸
Please keep me in your prayers, and don’t forget to recite Surah Kahaf today. 🌙

18/12/2024

Alhamdulillah, I passed the USMLE Step 1, one of the toughest exams for medical students worldwide! All praise is due to Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most High. 🤲🏻🤍
This journey was far from easy. When I started, I was overwhelmed with anxiety. Along the way, I experienced severe headaches and migraines, sometimes lasting 48–72 hours, which made studying almost impossible during those periods. On top of that, I had final year exams, rotations, hospital duties, assignments, and patient reports. Some departments were incredibly strict, requiring us to be present daily. It was exhausting, physically and mentally but through it all, Allah guided me and gave me strength to keep going. 🥲 Today, I’m so proud of myself 😭🤲🏻
There were moments when I felt like giving up, but I never lost hope. Despite the challenges, I kept pushing forward. I even stepped away from social media and stayed inactive for eight months to focus entirely on this goal. Alhamdulillah, all the sacrifices paid off. Today, when I saw my result, I was overcome with happiness and gratitude. I was literally shivering with joy! 😭🥰❤️
If I can do it, so can you. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something. Prove them wrong. With effort, perseverance, and trust in Allah, anything is possible.
Thank you so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts. I’m truly grateful and humbled.
Thanks to my Husband .naeem and my Parents and my family, their trust and motivation and prayers were my backbone! Alhamdulillah! 🥹🤲🏻❤️

17/12/2024

Last Memories With Monkee 🥰🥹 (Truly grateful for our friendship) Alhamdullilah
This beautiful titanium cup is a parting gift from my dear friend Monkee. We’ve been friends for four years, sharing so many memories together trips in Beijing and outside of Beijing. I can’t believe I’m leaving her now. 🥲 This cup is so special, not just because of its beauty or how unique it is (look at the way the cat design shimmers with all those colors in the light!), but because of the thought and love behind it. She said it’s something that will last a lifetime, just like our friendship, and every time I drink tea, coffee, or even milk from it, I’ll think of her.
Monkee, We,lol miss you so much. I hope we get to meet again, somewhere in a corner of the world, InshaAllah. May Allah protect you and guide you always. 🤍 Thank you for this thoughtful gift and for all the memories we’ve shared. 🥲❤️

#2024

13/12/2024

Beautiful memories from my trip to Pakistan 🇵🇰🥰. Feeling under the weather since arriving in Beijing, but Alhamdulillah for everything! 🥰🤲🏻 How’s your December treating you?
In every moment, there’s something to be grateful for. 🥰 Alhamdullilah
#2024 #2025

10/12/2024

This night felt like a dream wrapped in love, laughter, and family gathering. 🌹 Witnessing my cousin’s wedding was not just a celebration of two souls uniting but also a beautiful reunion with my roots, traditions, and loved ones. 🥰😻
Wearing this traditional attire after so long made me feel so connected to the beauty of my culture. 🇵🇰 Every moment was precious, every laugh, every hug, every shared memory etched into my heart forever. ❤️
As I’m preparing to leave for China tonight, my heart feels heavy yet full of gratitude for the incredible memories I made with my family here. 💕 Until we meet again, InshAllah.
👗: (love this outfit) 🤍

08/12/2024

Cousin ki Mehndi 🥰
Mehndi vibes, family ties, and memories for a lifetime! 💜💚
Reunited with my beautiful cousins after 6 long years, heart full, belly fuller, and already missing every moment. 🥰✨
Wishing endless blessings and joy to my gorgeous cousin sister on her Big day! 💕

03/12/2024

Home 🏡🥰
Home is not just a place, it’s a feeling ☺️🥰 the quiet comfort of familiar walls, the soft whispers of memories, and the little things that make it special. After a year away, it feels like no time has passed, yet everything feels new. Here’s to the simple joys and the peace that only home can bring.
Missing .naeem and my puff ball 😽so much.

01/12/2024

1-December-2024 ✈️
The journey to Pakistan hasn’t been as smooth as I expected. My flight got canceled not once, but twice. It feels like the odds have been stacked against me. But Alhamdulillah, I finally got a ticket with China Southern Airlines. It’s such a relief, I keep reminding myself that Allah always has a plan.🌸
This trip is bittersweet. I’m traveling alone because Zayn couldn’t join this time. I’ll share why later, inshaAllah. ☺️
For now, I’m waiting here in Guanzhou, carrying both excitement and a little ache in my heart. I’m already missing .naeem and Lily so much. 🌷❤️
It’s strange how distance makes you realize just how much someone fills your life. But even with this longing, I feel so grateful. Alhamdulillah 🤲🏻
The flight itself is a reminder of Allah’s beauty and greatness. As morning broke, the views from the sky were absolutely breathtaking. I had early morning flight from Beijing today. The endless expanse of clouds and mountain, it felt like a glimpse of Jannah. I love the views from the plane ✈️
I was searching for the mosque here but I realized there isn’t a mosque. It was time for Dhuhr, and though I couldn’t pray in a masjid or on my prayer mat, I found a quiet corner and prayed on a chair. Alhamdulillah, it’s a moment of peace amidst the rush of travel. Allah values our intentions no matter where we are. Never skip your prayers 🥹🌷

How are you all doing? I’d love to hear about your day too. 😊🥰✌🏻

29/11/2024

27/10/2024

Lost in a sea of pink Dreams, finding beauty in every step!
If you were meant to be further along in your life and with your goals, you would be.
You’re exactly where you need to be to learn the lesson to meet new people to feel the emotions to have all the experiences you need to have.

25/10/2024

Life is full of tests, and each struggle reveals its own beauty. 🌸 These challenges remind us of our purpose and strengthen our faith. As we marvel at the wonders of this world, we catch a glimpse of the unimaginable beauty of Jannah. Every moment is a step closer to our true home. Let gratitude guide us through the trials. May we find peace in Allah’s plan. ✨Aamen 🌸🤲🏻

20/10/2024

1: Meeting Minds 🩺🥼
Had an insightful meeting with Dr. Johann from Michigan, USA. He specializes in treating psoriasis and vitiligo, right in line with my own research on vitiligo.

2: Library 📖
Stepped into the most beautiful library today, and it was pure magic.

3: Street Dreams 🎥
Captured a video of this stunning street. It was simply beautiful and oh-so-romantic.

4: Simple Moments ✨
Nothing special, just a girl sitting quietly on a bench under a tree.

5: Page One Magic 📚
Visited Page One Library, and it was everything I imagined, absolutely beautiful.

6: Romantic Roads 🌌
A little collage of the charming, romantic streets of Sanlitun. So dreamy!

7: Bunny Love
With my bunny 🥹🌷

8: Crossing Paths 🚥
While crossing the road, a Chinese aunty came and said “AssalamuAlaikum” and we took a photo together. The beauty of hijab connecting hearts. 💕

9: Ceramics Studio 🍶
Came across the most adorable pottery studio today. Too cute not to share!

10: Moonlit Thoughts 🌒
Just me, staring at the moon, lost in thoughts.

12/10/2024

October feels like a deep breath in the middle of this wild year. 🍂 It’s a time for cozy moments, crisp air, and getting lost in books and nature’s beauty, whether it’s a forest of trees, your books and a blanket or just quiet roads that go on forever. 🌲🚗

Thoughts 💭 : Sometimes the best views are the ones we stumble upon unexpectedly. Don’t forget to pause and take them in. 🌿✨

Motivation📶: Start doing something and you will continue…Why? Because motivation doesn’t cause action. Action causes Motivation. 🌷

P.S: Swipe to the last slide for a surprise!🎥 Meet my personal assistant, Lily, and see how I keep her fresh and clean. 😸🧼
What’s your favorite part of October?

06/09/2024

We Found a hidden gem today, a cozy café inside a vintage train carriage. 🚂✨
Perfect way to spend a Friday evening!
How was your Friday, Did you recite Sura-e-Kahaf? 🥰🌷

Vintage cáfe | Cozy corner| Locomotive Lounge |
Friday Evening| A day with Rida 🤍🌷

13/08/2024

Daily Reflection! 💭

One smile can spark a friendship, one word can resolve a conflict. A single glance can mend a relationship, and one person can transform your entire life. 🪷🪻🧚🏻‍♂️

Choose to bring ease and not trouble to others. In a world where it’s easy to be rude, kindness is unique. What we choose to be will eventually return to us in some form.♻️🤍

Let’s strive to be someone whose words are soothing, whose gaze is gentle, and whose presence is warm, That way we can create a space where others feel comfortable and safe around us! ✨🌷💕

01/08/2024

Struggles Upon Struggles: The Cycle of Growth

Life is an intricate tapestry filled with threads of struggle and triumph. Each thread represents a unique challenge, a test that shapes our journey. We often find ourselves thinking, “Once I overcome this hurdle, life will be smooth.” Yet, just as we conquer one mountain, another appears on the horizon. This cyclical nature of struggle is an undeniable part of our existence on this planet.

Struggle is not a sign of failure, it’s a testament to our resilience and growth. It’s through these challenges that we learn, evolve, and become stronger. Every hardship, every pain every heartbreak is a lesson, pain is a teacher. The beauty of life is not in the absence of struggle but in our ability to rise above it.

For those who hold faith in Allah, who offer their prayers, the nature of struggle remains the same, but the way we perceive and react to it transforms profoundly. With faith, our hearts find solace amidst the storm. As Allah says that heart in the Quran, “qalab ul mutmainna”, that remains calm even in adversity. This peace is a truly a blessing, a reminder that we are never alone in our trials.

Wherever you are or whatever situation you find yourself in, know that you’re not alone in your struggles.Allah is seeing you and hearing you. 🤍

Sending you lots of virtual hugs and prayers. May every struggle you encounter be met with grace and tranquility. 🌷
Have a beautiful evening! 🌆🌌

PS: I have never seen such pillar like mountains in my life before! They are most unique Avatar mountains. Have you watched the movie?