Mangaluru: Meet Shabana - First Muslim woman CA from Karnataka coast


Sunil Haleangady
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Mar 12: The popular notion in vogue is that passing of IAS and IPS examinations is easier as compared to successfully completing chartered accountancy (CA) course. This notion is not totally unfounded. Because, considering the number of aspirants trying to clear the CA examination, the percentage of successful candidates is marginal.

Moreover, the fact that education among Muslim girls has still a long way to go makes this young woman's feat a truly remarkable one.

Shabana, a Muslim girl who hails from a poor family based in rural area, has won the admiration of a large number of people by clearing CA exams with sheer hardwork and dedication. Daughter of M A Hussainabba and Bi Fathima residing in the government hospital compound, Karnad, Mulky, Shabana gets full credit for being the first ever Muslim woman candidate from the coastal region to have registered this landmark achievement. In the entire state, only two or three Muslim women chartered accountants can be found.

Shabana is the third among five children of Hussainabba with two elder sisters, a younger sister, and a brother. Hussainabba,, who worked as supervisor in a local plywood factory, did not allow financial constraints to weaken the prospects of his children, in spite of being the sole earning member. While Shabana has successfully completed her dream of becoming a CA, her brother, Rashiq, has completed MBA and bagged a job in Bengaluru.

Shabana got her primary education in UBMC school in Karnad, completed PU education in Karnad government PU college, and B Com degree course in Pompei College, Aikala, Kinnigoli. In the CA examination held in November 2014, only 8.23 percent of 181 students who appeared for the examination in the city could clear it. It is learnt that the national average pass percentage pertaining to this examination is eight.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India having central office at Chennai conducts these examinations. It has a branch office at Padil in the city, and St Aloysius College here happens to be the examination centre for the CA examination.

When Shabana was questioned about how she got interested in CA, she said mathematics happened to be a favourite subject for her since younger days. "When undergoing degree course, I got interested in becoming a CA, and my teachers encouraged me. After the degree, I appeared for the Common Proficiency Test and after passing it, joined for three-year articleship course under Gopalakrishna Aithal, CA based in Mangaluru. After he died last year, I continued the course in his office, and then joined another CA from the city, Keshava Ballakuraya. After the result was announced on January 19, at the advice of Ballakuraya, I have continued to work under him as an associate CA," she explained.

On the method of preparing for the examination, she explained that she used to start to seriously study for the examination about two months in advance, by beginning studies at around 5 am. After completing first round of study, mostly practical, till 7.30 am, she said she consumed breakfast and took up second round of study. "I used to study theory from 8 am to 10.30 am. Then I took ten minutes rest, and resumed the same subject and continued till 1 or 1.30 pm. Then I took up another subject between 2 pm and 4.30 pm, mostly practical. I then continued study from 5 pm to 10.30 pm. I never studied more than four subjects per day, and did not opt to lose sleep for studying like some others do, as I felt studying in the morning was more effective," she added. She clarified that she found it difficult to study during working days as it would be late by the time she reached home. She said she used to take leave as the examination approached, and study during this period.

About the support she got at her workplace, she was in profuse praise for her current boss, who she said, used to get case studies done through her by providing her necessary books to study. She said that this had helped her immensely in the CA examination. On her future plans, she explained that she wants to work for a few months at the present office, where she will get rich experience in handling service tax issues. Her next plan is to work for a year in an auditing firm in Bengaluru, where she will get to study issues concerning foreign clients, as companies in Mangaluru do not get them. After that she wants to set up audit firm either on her own or in partnership with others in the city.

On being congratulated for emerging as an inspiration for Muslim girls and seeking for her message to her Muslim sisters, she said they should hone their talents and should come out and achieve something rather than staying at home. She feels that they should make use of opportunities lying before them.

Her advice to parents is that they should never adopt the policy of educating only the sons and encouraging only them to work. They should equally identify talents of their daughters and encourage them to study and work. Even the girls should be allowed to explore opportunity and carve out a future for themselves, she opines.

Asked about the support she got from her family, she said that her father, who worked in a factory in the local industrial area, supported his children to study what they wanted, although the family was poor. She also said she is grateful to her maternal uncles, who have always supported her plans, and provided all needed support for education. She said they have also promised to assist her to set up her own office.

  

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  • Zoya, Bangalore

    Thu, Oct 13 2022

    Need to get in touch with Shabana, the Chartered Accountant from Karnataka coast

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  • Aafiya, Vellore ,tamil nadu

    Thu, Nov 07 2019

    Masha allah you have done a great job ,im also doing ca and i want you to suggest me some thing

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  • Syeda Naheeda, Karnataka

    Thu, Mar 16 2023

    Hi mam, I glad to know you are The 1st female Muslim CA of Karnataka. Best of luck for your future nature. I also wants CA. I completed b.com., from last 7 years back. Please give me some advice, which books, coaching.,and what is best to crack CA.

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  • Y.H.Z. Irfan Maniyar, Raichur/Hyerabad

    Thu, Oct 27 2016

    Assalamu Alikum, Hearty Congragulations to Ms.Shabana for becoming a 1st CA from muslims of karnataka May Allah Success you Here and Here After,AMMEEN.

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  • ADIL, DUBAI

    Sun, Apr 05 2015

    May b you face lot of problems to achieve this milestone,but you done the great job and first our community lady to purse the highly valuable degree,So proud of you my sis. Allah rank you in the suitable destiny,best of luck in your personal and commercial life.

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  • Walter, Kodikere , Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 05 2015

    Congrats Shabana , God Bless You.

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  • s n saipangallu, kasaragod

    Sat, Apr 04 2015

    congratulations to Shabana the great for successfully and passing out meritoriously in CA.You are a guiding force for those who
    pursue the same degree...Well done...keep it up

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  • Jagapathi Krishna, Bellary

    Wed, Apr 01 2015

    Proud of your achievement Shabana. You will definitely be an inspiration to millions down the lane.

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  • sayed shamsuddin, uchila sahara house

    Wed, Mar 18 2015

    mashallaha,great sucess, allaha always protect to you,ameen

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  • Shamshudhin Mh, Gerukatte, Karnad, Mulki

    Sun, Mar 15 2015

    Masha Allah, you will be the role model in our society, Keep up your hard work and achieve more (In Sha Allah) It is a big name to our native place also of Mulki.

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  • Nushrath Maria, Sangalore/Saudi

    Sat, Mar 14 2015

    Masha Allah...Congratulations Shabana, Education is a asset and Hard work pays off.... All the best in your future

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  • Mahammed, Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Mar 14 2015

    Maasha allah Alf alf Mabrook.. Allah bless you for your future life

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  • Abdul Hameed, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 14 2015

    congratulation your successes

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  • CA Abdulla Mohideen, Mangalore/California

    Sat, Mar 14 2015

    Congratulations. Nice to know CA still holds its value.

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  • Sharada Dinesh Nayak, Pakshikere

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congrats sister. god bless you. you are the true inspiration for me as CA is my dream of life too.

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  • sbanary, Saudi Arabia / Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congrates shabana.. Best wishes to your carrier..

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  • Antony Fernandes, Mangalore/USA

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulations Shabana,
    Surprise to read that in the year 2015 so far you are the first CA in our coastal region. I know there are many lady doctors. Best of luck.

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Hearty congratulations to Shabana.

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  • SHEIKH MOHAMMED FURKHAN , Abu dhabi / Bajpe

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Masha allah, congratulations to Shabana. Really awesome. proud to say she is my college mate.
    may Allah bless you.. best wishes and good luck for your future.. (smf)

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  • KADAR MOHIUDDIN AL-SHAIKH, BAHRAIN

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulation Shabana. All the Best Wishes for your future IN SHA ALLAH.

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  • Sr.Blasie Lobo, Puttur,Aurangabad M.S

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulations on your great achievement. Best of luck in your career ahead.

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  • M.Imdad, Kaup

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Mabrook shabana. Hope you will be inspiration to others. God bless you always insha allah.
    M.Imdad
    Al Madinah Munawara
    KSA.

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  • Robert Lewis, Brahmavar/Handady

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulations and all the best for ur future plan. God bless u.

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  • Budda, kavoor

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Really great and we are with you for any support.

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  • Manoj N Karkera, Mulki, Dubai

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulation Shabana. God bless you.

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  • D.Praveen Anand, Mulki

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Hearty Congratulation , we are really proud of you because you are from Mulki.. all says it is tough but you proved it can be achieved by hard work, all the Best..

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  • Michael Noronha, Mysore

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Congratulations on your achievement. God Bless your future endeavour. I wish you happiness and success always.

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  • MUSTAFA GANGAVALI, SHIRURU/DUBAI

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    MASHA ALLAH.MABROOK SISTER

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  • Imthiyaz Latif Udyavar, Udyavar

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    Mashallah - Hearty Congratulations Shabana.

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  • ibrahim, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 13 2015

    100% agree with R Bhandarkar
    More than 50% out after a few years. Institute maintained a high standard and students need coaching and family support
    However, I know another girl who passed CA, they are from Shirva daughter of Abdul Malik who is now settled in Mumbai, she passed pretty quickly.
    Quite an achievement sister,
    Tussi really great

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  • Mushi.kabeer, Karnad

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation...mashallah m happy for you shabana ...Allah bless you for future life

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  • Helen Nazareth, Mumbai/Mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana. Wish you a very bright future. May God Bless you always in your good deeds.

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  • Irene sequeira, Derebail / NY

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Marshal law! Well done Shabana. Proud of you. Congratulations and best wishes.

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  • shakeer Mohammad, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Great Shabana...Feeling proud and nice to see the wishes coming towards your achievement...feeling happy and proud that girl from my family is getting lime light and being the role model for the community..masha allha

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  • Gerald O F Fernandes, Mangalore/Ireland

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana! Education is a asset and Hard work pays off.... All the best in your future endeavours...God bless!

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  • Steph, Moodabidri

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations, Wishing a Bright Future

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  • Nithish K V, Mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation...

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Dear Shabana,
    your made proud not only your parents & siblings but also the whole of muslim woman across the coastal karnataka proud as what they can capable of achieving. Be humble as your parents, let almighty god continue to abundantly shower his blessings on you & your parents.

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  • arshad, Kannangar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah, Best of luck sister.

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  • sachin, Manglore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Really Great
    Congratulation....shabana

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  • Babu Nandi Kotebettu, Hemmady - Saudi Arabia

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Very much pleased...
    Congratulations...
    God bless you.

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  • Gretta Moras, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    I am very proud that Shabana was my student at Government PU College, Mulky. She has reminded of the success which I achieved when I got First rank in B.Com, which is the maiden rank in the history of Pompei College, Aikala. I too was felicitated by many well wishers, for my achievement and that success laid a good foundation for my career.
    I wish my hard working student Shabana, a bright and successful future.
    Congratulations Shabana. You have proved that even a student of a Government PU College can successfully complete a C.A course. Your success is an inspiration to rural and Government college students.
    God bless you.

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  • vidya, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats

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  • Alwyn, Kinnikambla

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Dear sister
    congratulations

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  • Zahid Hussain, Ganjimut/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Mashallah - Congratulations Shabana & also Keshava Ballakuraya.

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  • saleem, mangalore / Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah, many congratulations for your unbeatable challenge and success. May almighty Allah bless you all the success in this world and hereafter. Hats off to your parents.

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  • Rashik, Mulki/Bangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Hello Siz,

    Am really proud to have sister like you in my life. Your dedication towards study was tremendous. I always enjoyed to solve problems in maths and accounts under your guidance.

    Allah bless you in future.

    Thanks a lot to my parents, sisters, uncles who helped her to achieve a milestone.

    Thanks one n all....

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  • Glacy Misquith, Udayavara/Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana
    All the very best for you
    God Bless

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  • Candle, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana your effort to achieve the goal is praise worthy. You are truly an inspiration not only to Muslims but others as well. The show case treasured with trophies and certificates is the clear evidence of your hard work & dedication. I wish you all the best.

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  • Lavita, Ujire

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations!!! God bless!!

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  • Abdul Salam, Mulki/Qatar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Great Achievement. Public of Mulki are proud of you....

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  • ASHOK SHETTY, KANDAVARA KUNDAPUR

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Fantastic.Good bless you.

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation Shabana.
    I remember a Mangalorean Catholic girl from my housing society, who got a marriage proposal from a CA, Catholic boy that she rejected. When her elder brother, an IT professional who works outside India and whose wife is a CA, told her "You may get proposal from 100 engineers like me, but, you will never get a proposal from another CA, hence, just marry him." and she married that boy.

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  • Irfan Shaikh, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah, Congratulations sister all the very best for your future.

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  • Shainie wilson, Balkunje/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Dear Shabana. Wish u all success in your future life.

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  • Shanti , Mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Dear Shabana, Congratulations.
    You are the inspiration to all our girls who want to achieve their goal in their life. Hats off to your family for the encouragement provided to you. Wish you all the best.

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  • Ahamad Gulam Beay, Uchila/Alkhobar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah...Congratulations...

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  • Ronnie, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations! Your are an inspiration to others!

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  • India First, India

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Sister Shabana !!

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  • P KINI. M'lore,

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    God bless you my child

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  • JAMAL, MANGALORE/ABUDHABI

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations and may god bless you. Have a great future ahead with happiness, success and glory.

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  • Athief, Kirimanjeshwar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congrats...Shabana

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  • S.F.H, Indian

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    WELL DONE!!!EXCELLENT

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  • Ghouse Mohd, Kaup/Doha

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations,Wishing you best of luck in future endeavours.

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  • Noorulla, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats and all the best for your future dreams, Insh allah all your desires will be fulfilled

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  • SALEEM, UPPINAKOTE

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation and many best wishes. A wonderful and prestigious landmark achievement. May Allah bless you

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  • shiva, kota/dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congratulations Shabana. God bless you.

    Public - please see her efforts/ parents encouragement and appreciate. yet again dont see religion in it. Why u call muslim girl or view it as first woman in muslim , why???? let us grow up...

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  • umar, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah...Congratulations Shabana..

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  • Oliver Machado, Udupi - Sharjah

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    That's very good news indeed.Congratulations Shabana.You are amazingly intelligent.Your achievement is worthy of all praise.Very inspiring to know how you managed your time for study.Wish you every success in life.God bless.

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  • ophelia crasta, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congratulations.....great achievement! hats off to your parents... still long way to go..you have created history.you are an inspiration to all young girls....god bless you

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  • Jayaraj puthran, udupi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Shabana

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    ..WOW..congratulation..CA is tough nut to crack..percentage of result also less..i have tried & lost a decade ago..in CA exams only hard work & dedication works, not money or richness..its evident from the above photos..god bless..

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  • CA. SHABANA,

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    THANKS TO ALL.

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  • jeetendra hegde, mumbai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    wow....congrats dear sister,,,wish you all the best.desh ka naam roshan karo...

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  • MYB, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    sister, I knew its very hard but you made it. First you should be thankful for Allah Almighty Allah apart from your beloveds who help during your tenure.
    Wish Almighty Allah bless you for your all future endeavors. .

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  • Vantage Point, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    God will not change your condition unless you change yourself...this is a verse in quran...I admire her talent than those who are waiting for God to change them...

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  • Arshad Kadli, Bhatkal/ Alkhobar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations shabana. I pray for your successful career.
    India is land of opportunities for those who believe in success through hardwork.
    People like Gopalakrishna Aithal & Keshava are there in every corner of the coastal Karnataka but unfortunately the dont get adequate publicity for their efforts for inclusive growth of all communities. The negative news unfortunately get more TRP.

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  • MyRightIsaid, bengaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Ms. Shabana

    Hartiest Congratulations to you on becoming the FM CA fm Karnataka Coast.
    Really great achievement ( my daughter did not continue as she found it very difficult for her).
    Your family-extended family are just great with their encouragement , morally and financially. Hope this attitude will be taken up by many others.
    Like Ms. Lydia advised, you should continue working even after marriage so your achievements bears fruit and makes you worthy of them. You should become the torch bearer for girls in Karavali region. Let that torch kept lit for many many years to come.
    God bless you always.

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  • favaz, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah...Congratulations sister..Great....

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  • jeetendra hegde, mumbai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congrats...

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  • Asif, Manglore/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congratulation sister

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  • Mohammed Athik, Jubail

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Shabana

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  • Chandrashekar, Manampady, Mulky

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations.

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  • KK, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation... inspiration to all.

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  • P.Dsouza, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations. Wishing you all the best.
    As you progress in life, do remember to help the needy.

    Pray that you will utilize your God given talent/skills for the betterment of society/nation.

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  • M.Sayyid, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congratulation sister :)
    v r proud of u

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  • Wahid, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations dear Shabana
    May God bless you with success in abundance and may all your & your parents dream come true. May you be an inspiration to all the girls who have been working hard to succeed in this competitive world.

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  • Geralyn Pinto, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Wonderful, my dear, dear girl! I feel so inspired by your achievements! God bless you and your dear parents and the rest of your family.

    My warmest congratulations!

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Dear Shabana,
    Congratulations and the Best for your future. May God bless you always and in Abundance.

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  • ANSAR, MANGALORE

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    MASHA ALLAH TABARAK ALLAH CONGRATULATIONS, GREAT NEWS, NICE TO HERE. MAY ALLAH PROTECT YOU.

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  • Pradeep, Bangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations! Hope you will be an inspiration to others.

    Pradeep

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  • Farooq, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations sister..
    More than that..I am glad and feeling emotional when I see my non muslim frens wishing Shabana. Hope we all will stay united and live united with peace and friendly as we used to in earlier days...
    United we stand, divide we fall...

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  • MS Sheik, kudroli/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    awesome! congratulations

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  • Samson Rebello, Kallianpur/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Study and make your own future. that is the only way. Dont depend on any one. Some time it may be difficult initially to get the facilities. But in India one can definitely pursue the education if you have a will. Shabana is the best example.

    All the best sister.

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  • Ashfak A. Karnad, Al-Khobar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations my dear sister. Masha Allah.

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  • Navaz Thokur, Addoor/ Al Jubail

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah.. Mabrook.. May Allah bless you with bright future. In Sha Allah hope it will be an inspiration to many more sisters to go for it. Special thanks & Congratulations to the parents who supported her . May Allah bless you all.

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  • Achhu , M,lore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations sister.

    All the best for your future.

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  • Prakash Saldanha, Kanajar/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    without any prejudice, What is the big deal in CA? I agree, Exam is hard, Tough to crack, only selected few does pass out. I mean, At the end of the day what we achieve? A degree like any other degree. Why some degrees are inferior/superior than others?

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  • Suleman Byari, Udupi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats to Shabana... and hats up to the parents determination and support to their children.
    Allah bless them all.....

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  • Koti , Kundapura

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Respect.

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  • Asha Correa, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana on this great achievement.
    I would definitely congratulate your parents for allowing & guiding you to pursue your goal. They are role models to others in the society.
    Good luck for your future.

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  • Mohammad Shabeer, Jubail / Ullal

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    CA, Masha Allah. . . Mabrook Sister.
    One of My Cousin Doc got married to a CA. some were blaming her akhir y did she marry a CA?? little do they know that this course has got its own importance and its rare to find one with CA!!!
    Achievement...Thumbs Up

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  • Mohidin, Dammam

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah, you will be the role model in our society, Keep up your hard work and achieve more (In Sha Allah)

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  • Ahmed.S, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    The Muslims are educationally getting better. The one reason I think is due to their close interaction with Brahmins who are educationally forward and become a inspirational source for Muslims.This is true in my case and many I know around.There could be other reasons as well.

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  • asharf, manglore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah ... congt....

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  • Rajesh, Adyar Padav/UAE

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Shabana!You are Dreamer & Achiever.

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  • Anand Salian, Kinnigoli/Jebel Ali,Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    I am feeling proud because Mulki is very close to my home town and I hats off to her and her parents who have encouraged her studies, all the best in future and god bless you.

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  • maxim sequeira, kateel dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    EAST OR WEST SHABANA IS THE BEST,.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [27]

  • Saleem Baji, Kaikamba

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana and Masha Allah Mabrook. May Allah bless you more success In Shaa Allah.
    Indeed a great honor not only for Shabana but also to all Muslim community especially to all Muslim women. At this time when people all around talk about the injustice and ill-treatment to Muslim women (which is NOT correct, as in Islam there is equal right to all men & women), this achievement has come as a blessing in disguise to show that there is nothing as such that in Islam girls are not allowed to go out for studying!
    Education is one of the most important phase of life in Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had encouraged education. Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan – the founder of UAE had his vision of Educated Youth and had said that “A country's greatest investment lies in building generations of educated and knowledgeable youth” and “Our current leaders of wisdom and vision have kept education as our most essential commitment”. We can see almost all women in the Gulf Region get their higher education not only from within their own countries but also go to USA, UK, and India for higher education. We have seen Mulsim ladies pilot flying aircraft.

    Indeed a great news and I congratulate Shabana and not only the Muslim women but all women of the World.

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  • faizal, jubail

    Thu, Mar 12 2015



    Congrats sister Shabana. May Allah bless you with more success in your life and everyone be guided and benefited by you.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [16]

  • meena, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Shabana..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [19]

  • tauro john, mangalore/malad

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana.You made mulky karnad people proud.All the best

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [17]

  • Irfan, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation sister

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [15]

  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats sister Shabana! God Bless!

    Let her belong to any religion...religion is not important here. She is an Indian girl who has put lot of efforts in clearing the exams with lot of courage&dedication.
    Jai Hind!

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  • avani, mlore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats.... where there is a will there is a way....Your family had a vision for you and you went with a mission to achieve your goal. You are role model to many...

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  • Prashanth C. Acharya, Udupi/ Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation, Indeed a great achievement.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [22]

  • shaji, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats sister Shabana. May Allah bless you with more success in your life and everyone be guided and benefited by you.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [15]

  • VM, Udupi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations shabana.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [12]

  • RP, Mlore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations on your great achievement. Best of luck in your career ahead.

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  • Deepak, Paladka

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Sorry,Missed out to mention your parents.
    A Big salute to your parents who supported you all these years to complete CA. This is too inspirational to many young people and their parents who are in double mind with regards to higher education.
    Looking at the pictures your parents look very humble people and today they are the proudest.

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  • HILDA, MANGALORE

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Dear Shabana

    you are the inspiration to all the girls who want to achieve their goal in their life.
    Hats off to your family for the encouragement provided to you
    wish you all the best in you future

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  • shaan, udupi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congrats and inspiration to other sisters.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [18]

  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    I have tried my hand at this C.A.
    I tell you-very difficult- Man!
    Only those from 'out of the world' can pass this!
    Shabana Tussi Great Ho!
    God bless and may your future be great!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [60]

  • arif, pakshikere

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats sister, Masha allah great achievement.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [21]

  • ZAMEER BAIKADI, HOODE - UDUPI / AL KHOBAR

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Mashallah - Congratulations Shabana,
    It gives immense pleasure to here you are the first women from the community to break the ice. May Allah bless you and prosper you in your future endeavors and it motivates others too.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [19]

  • KRPrabhu, B'luru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    CA Shabana...hearty congratulations on this unique achievement.Let your success story be guiding light and encouragement to many like you....

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  • raghavendra m k, mumbai maharashtra

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation Shabana and her parents who supported her to study C.A.Nice to see their traditional house with all her excellency awards. Thank you daiji for good photo display.

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  • derick sm, Mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congts.... God bless you...........

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore / Doha, qatar

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Hearty congratulations sister Shabana. What an inspirational story this is. You not only made muslim community proud but also Mangalore and women fraternity proud. There are many such Muslim ladies in and around mangalore who want to do well, who have potential but are financially constraint. Shabana has broken all these barriers. She has proved that where there is a will there is a way. For young aspirants who want to pursue their education and lack funds, there are many such organizations in mangalore which will assist them. To name a few – Hidayah Foundation, Hope Foundation, CESA.

    Shabanas success could not be possible without the support of Late Mr. Gopalakrishna Aithal, and Mr. Keshava Ballakuraya. Hats off to you Sirs.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Shabana Da Jawab Nai ...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [18]

  • fayaz, DXB

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah.... Serve the society....

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [13]

  • Ramdas, Thokkottu

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Making the impossible into possible is your own style.
    Congrats for your success!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [23]

  • Rajesh, Uchila/Muscat

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Well done Sister...Amazing achievement. All the best to you fantastic carrier

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [22]

  • Sheikh Abdulla,Hejmadi, Hejamadi,(Bahrain)

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    congrats......

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations Shabana for achieving this prestigious qualification.

    Definitely you will be a role model to coastal muslim girls. Your parents are great. They have invested their complete resources educating you and your siblings in spite of limited earnings.

    Wish all bosses will be like Keshava Ballakuraya.

    We wish Shabana all the best

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  • mansour thokur, karnatak mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Mashaallah keep it sister.

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  • M.S.A.Rahiman Hail K.S.A, Avaral Padubidri

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrts.Ms.Shabina.best of luck in u r future.

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  • vasanth, mulki

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations...

    really a great achievement. I appreciate your family members who supported you to complete this. at the same time this achievement should be the message for others also & will encourage them to continue to study even after 10 plus2 or degree course. I hope you will get a good job & wish you all the best.

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  • VINAY, mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations!!

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Shabana,Chartered Accountant...CONGRATULATIONS..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [27]

  • Raja Koppal, Udupi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats for you and your family.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [24]

  • SK, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah... Congratulations Sister and your family.....

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [22]

  • gm, mlur

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Great achievement, congrats Shabana.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [23]

  • Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [24]

  • lobo, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulation. I appreciate your hard work and hope you become a auditor very soon

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [28]

  • Anil, Matadakani, Mangalore, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations.. hats off to your family and to you..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [26]

  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congrats Shabana,Well done, Hats off to this family. A reason for joy, and inspiration to many.

    Henry M.

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  • abu mohammed, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha_Allah, sister this great to us.AlMighty may success your goals

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [28]

  • Ahmed , K.S.A

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Masha Allah!! Congratulations sister all the very best for your future.

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  • Mohammed Ilyas Byndoor/Dubai.U.A.E, Byndoor/Dubai.U.A.E

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Maa Shaa Allah, Great to know the her achievements, May Allah fulfill her all dreams soon, her suggestions to all is commendable.those who are supporting her also part of her success. may allah bless them.Keep it up Shabbu.,

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 12 2015


    Congratulation Shabana you made proud to not only Muslims entire Karnataka

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  • Sathish Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Praise the parents and community leaders for supporting the wish of the girl.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [49]

  • Wency Fernandes, Mumbai/Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    My hearty congrats to you for clearing your CA Exams. You really made proud to everyone specially your parents.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    It was an absolute joy to read about your Shabana. A pride to the womanhood especially because you come from a very bonded background. Gratitude to your parents and family members who encouraged you through your achievement.

    Now, I have a request - please continue working, even after marriage. Hope elders in your family will ensure such an environment for you. Else, all your struggles, sacrifices will go down the drain.

    I feel very disheartened when our girls even after earning Masters, Engineering Degrees stay at home due to restrictions from in-laws. I sincerely hope traditions changes as per present financial needs.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congratulations...

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Congt....Mash Allah...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [37]

  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Shabbas Shabana.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [50]

  • Deepak, Paladka

    Thu, Mar 12 2015

    Sister, A big Salam to you on your achievement. All the best and God bless.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [85]


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