Taqa Al-Noor: Top Sudanese Secondary School Student — A Journey of Excellence Built on Determination
13 September, 2026
Cairo – (Sudanow)
Taqa Al-Noor Mohamed Al-Noor, who topped Sudan's 2026 Secondary School Certificate examinations with a score of 97.7%, did not achieve this result on an easy, trouble-free path. Her journey was shaped by hard work, perseverance, and determination, amid educational and social circumstances that presented their own challenges.
What makes her experience particularly inspiring is that she speaks of excellence not simply in terms of grades, but in terms of the value of striving, trusting in Allah, and having the ability to overcome difficulties. Her answers reveal a student who knows what she wants and understands that true success is not complete unless it becomes a positive impact on the lives of others.
Sudanow had the opportunity to have an honest and simple conversation with Taqa, in which she spoke about her experience, what she learned during her secondary-school journey, her dreams for the future, and her vision for education in Sudan.
If You Could Go Back in Time… What Would You Tell Taqa?
● If you could go back to your first day of secondary school, what advice would you give yourself then?
If I could go back to my first day of secondary school, I would tell myself to work hard and keep striving, without worrying too much about the consequences or what the final result would be. The result has already been written by Allah, and all we can do is strive and put our trust in Him. A person is required to do everything within their ability and then leave the outcome to Allah.
Arabic… A Challenge That Turned into Success
● Which subject tested your patience more than your intelligence?
The subject I found most challenging was Arabic. It required more effort from me than the other subjects. However, thanks to the dedication of my teachers, along with extensive practice and training, I gradually improved a great deal.
This experience taught me that a subject that seems difficult at first can become easier with patience, practice, and persistence. I also learned not to give up simply because I faced difficulties at the beginning.
One Word to Describe the Journey
● If you were asked to choose one word to describe your journey to excellence under Sudan's circumstances, what would it be?
I would choose the word “determination.” I believe that without determination, a person cannot achieve excellence, even if the circumstances around them are ideal. When a person has determination, they can find their way forward and overcome difficulties, no matter how great they may be.
Khartoum's Liberation Brought Joy Before the Results
● You said that the news of Khartoum's liberation made you happier than the news of your own academic success. If Khartoum could congratulate you today, what do you think it would say?
I think the most beautiful thing Khartoum could say to me is that my happiness will only be complete when I see Sudan and its people doing well, and when the excellence we have achieved becomes the beginning of a better future for our country.
Personal success is certainly beautiful, but what is even more beautiful is to see our homeland recover and give its children the opportunity to achieve their dreams and build their future.
A Dream That Goes Beyond Medicine
● If you become the doctor you dream of being, what problem in Sudan would you like to help address?
God willing, if I am able to, I hope to contribute to making education more accessible to Sudanese people and to launch an initiative that could help anyone whose financial circumstances prevent them from continuing their education.
I also hope there will be schools and educational institutions that provide free education and support to students. Sudanese minds are exceptionally capable, but they need support to bring out their full potential.
From Reaching the Top to Paving the Way for Others
In Taqa Al-Noor's journey, her remarkable result appears to be an important milestone, but not the final destination. She has reached the top carrying with her the belief that excellence comes with responsibility, and that education should not be a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it.
Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of her experience is that a student who has achieved one of the highest results, and who is just beginning her journey toward a career in medicine, is not thinking only about her own future. She dreams of opening the way for other students whose circumstances may prevent them from continuing their education.
Taqa's achievement carries a simple and clear message: determination creates the path, support opens its doors, and Sudanese minds deserve the opportunity to show what they can achieve.
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