Srinagar, May 1 -- A 17-year-old Hafiza-e-Quran has become a role model by scoring 494 marks in the Class 12 exam.

Jannat Shabir Rawa of Sir Syed Colony, Sopore, is one of the top scorers in the Class 12 Science stream.

A student of SRMLK Higher Secondary School, Jannat had memorized the 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 the local news agency.

"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."

Jannat...