Zainab Sabrina binte AlisabriSofiyyah binte Mohd AmirullahNor Firzanah binte Mohamad NoorNurul Huda binte Ramlan2025-11-192025-11-192025Zainab Sabrina Alisabri, Sofiyyah Mohd Amirullah, Nor Firzanah Mohamad Noor, Nurul Huda Ramlan. (2025). Preserving Legacy, Empowering Futures: Overcoming Student Challenges to Uphold Madrasah Alsagoff’s Vision. Insan Junior Researcher International Conference & Innovation (IJURECON) 2025, 383–391. https://raudahusim.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/USIM-eDocs/EfVkn9zP4m9HniZRvI2XhQMBlU12RcfdxRZHlzdrKyiznQ?e=syZY7bhttps://raudahusim.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/USIM-eDocs/EfVkn9zP4m9HniZRvI2XhQMBlU12RcfdxRZHlzdrKyiznQ?e=syZY7bhttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/27996Insan Junior Researcher International Conference & Innovation (iJURECON) 2025 : “STREAM for a Better Future/ editor : Ahmad Fuad Mohamad Amin, Nurul Shazwani Binti Mohamed, Rossidi Bin Usop, Abdel Rahman Ibrahim Suleiman Islieh Organised by Kolej PERMATA Insan 10-11 October 2025Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah holds a longstanding reputation for nurturing devout and capable Muslim women, grounded in the legacy of the Ummahatul Mukminin. As the school continues its dual mission of developing students who excel both religiously and academically, it becomes essential to understand how students today experience this vision, and what forms of support they need to thrive in both pathways. This study explores how students interpret the concept of dual excellence, defined here as the balanced pursuit of academic achievement and religious commitment, and the challenges they face in navigating both. Adopting a qualitative approach, the research involved survey questionnaires and focus group discussions with Secondary 3–4 and Diploma 1–2 students. The data sheds light on recurring obstacles, gaps in support, and the students’ perspectives on how the school currently helps or can further support them in these two key areas. Rather than critiquing, this study offers constructive insight into how Madrasah Alsagoff can evolve to meet contemporary student needs, while preserving its noble mission for generations to come. The findings aim to inform actionable recommendations for improving support systems, enhancing curriculum direction, and empowering students in their journey to become academically equipped and religiously grounded Muslim women.en-USDual excellenceMadrasah educationStudent supportCurriculum enhancementtext::conference output::conference proceedings::conference paper383392