Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 117
117 Hadrat Amman Jan ra also sincerely prayed that Abdul Hameed be blessed with the same opportunity to go to England in the pursuit of knowledge. It is thus hardly surprising that Aminah Begum herself desired to spend as much time as possible with Hadrat Amman Jan ra - her mother in all practical terms. Fortunately, she had the blessing to return some of Hadrat Amman Jan's ra lifelong kindness to her in her old age, having the honour to care for her during her fina l illness. Hadrat Amman Jan's ra kindness was not limited to the orphans she welcomed into her home. She would also routinely provide a dinner for orphans on a weekly basis. She personally helped to cook the meal by making fresh “rotis”. Her granddaughter , Sahibzadi Amatul Mateen , recollect ed that the guests of these dinners included disabled children. Hadrat Amman Jan ra would lay out a large tablecloth for them on the floor, (all her children routinely ate like this at home). Appetising d ishes like “pulao” rice traditionally served at weddings and special occasions, would be distributed. It is touching to learn that the smallest, most frail children would be served first. Hadrat Amman Jan ra equally cared for the vulnerable adults in socie ty, be they financially deprived, widows or even prisoners. The lower floor of her house was always busy with the traffic of people coming and going. No one arriving at a mealtime would leave without eating. Meals came from the “ Langar Khanah ” (Community kitchen). If someone arrived unexpectedly night or day, Hadrat Amman Jan ra would personally send a meal for them. Hadrat Amman Jan ra lovingly cared for widows and several lived with her long term. They enjoyed the comfort and security of her hospitality, along with their children. A small incident illustrates