Srinagar, Apr 30: In a shining example of the intersection of religion, discipline, and academic excellence, 17-year-old Hafiza-e-Quran Jannat Shabir Rawa of Sir Syed Colony, Sopore, has been one of the top scorers in the Class 12 Science stream of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) with a whopping 494 marks.
A student of SRMLK Higher Secondary School, Jannat’s own life is contradictory. She had memorized the entire Quran in her childhood—a feat that requires an unimaginable amount of concentration and dedication. She is now a perfect example of how religious grounding can lead to studies.
“Success demands discipline, not books”, Jannat told Kashmir Bulletin (KB).
“Being a Hafiza taught me about discipline, time management, and staying away from distractions such as social media. These traits carried over into studying and made sure that there was focus.”
The tone of Jannat is gentle as she talks about the students who flunked this year. “They should not lose hope. The world is big, and life offers many opportunities. Inshallah, success will be theirs with determination and faith in Allah.”
With her serenity and maturity that did not betray her age, Jannat also spoke to fellow achievers. “This result is not the end—it’s a step. We must keep on trying, be humble, and use our success for something good.”
She credited her parents, teachers, and her religious upbringing for guiding her. “My parents’ duas and my teachers’ encouragement gave me strength. I thank Allah for providing me with the strength to balance Quran and studies,” she added.
Jannat’s achievement follows on the heels of JKBOSE attaining an overall pass rate of 75% in the Higher Secondary Part Two (Class 12) Annual Examination 2025. 77,311 out of 1,03,308 students passed. Girls performed much better than boys with a pass rate of 80% compared to 69% boys.
Out of the 30,622 students in the distinction class, Jannat is an exception—not least, numerically, but also in what she symbolizes: a quiet triumph of discipline over distraction and of religion allied with one-pointed will.
In an age increasingly defined by cyber noise and fleeting focus, Jannat Shabir Rawa’s story reminds us of the strength of integrity, denial, and holy soil most of us carry on the way to greatness.— (KB)
