FJWU Gold Medalist Areeba Samman Honored for Academic Excellence in Islamic Studies
93.51% CGPA Earns Areeba Samman Gold Medal at FJWU’s 22nd Convocation
RAWALPINDI — Among the shining stars of Fatima Jinnah Women University’s (FJWU) 22nd Convocation, Areeba Samman emerged as a beacon of academic excellence and dedication, earning First Position (Gold Medal) in the Department of Islamic Studies for the academic session 2020–2024. With an impressive CGPA of 3.76 (93.51%), Areeba’s consistent performance and intellectual rigor reflect the spirit of excellence that FJWU seeks to cultivate in its students.
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies, Areeba distinguished herself across a wide range of subjects, including Islamic Law, Hadith Studies, Comparative Religions, and Quranic Exegesis. Her transcript reflects outstanding grades in every semester, with repeated high distinctions in major subjects like Tajweed, Fiqh-ul-Ibadat, Islamic Law of Inheritance, and Textual Study of Quran—demonstrating both academic depth and passion for her field.
In a ceremony held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad, Areeba was awarded the Gold Medal by dignitaries including the Governor of Punjab, H.E. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, and FJWU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza (Pride of Performance, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz). She was one of 44 students to receive gold medals out of over 1,400 graduates honored this year.
Speaking about her journey, peers and professors alike described Areeba as a student of high integrity, humility, and scholarly ambition. Her academic achievements were matched by a dedication to learning that inspired those around her. Faculty members praised her ability to connect classical Islamic thought with modern-day challenges, making her an ideal representative of FJWU’s mission to produce globally competent and ethically grounded graduates.
This recognition is not just a personal milestone for Areeba, but a moment of pride for her department and family. Her achievement serves as a model for aspiring scholars, particularly young women pursuing religious and academic leadership in Pakistan and beyond.
