Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All

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forgiveness of Allah Almighty. ”) Thus , Hadrat Amman Jan's ra attitude, although sympathetic and extremely loving towards her daughters and family in general, did not encourage any feelings of ingratitude to Allah Almighty. Instead , she tried to encourage her daughter to show forbearance and patience, as Allah Almighty has directed His servants. This incident is also a fine example of how Hadrat Amman Jan ra was inde ed successful in the moral training of her children. Her daughter , Hadrat Nawwab Mubaraka Begum ra , confirmed that she was at peace with Allah Almighty ’ s Decree, a response that Hadrat Amman Jan ra had taught through her own example. Hadrat Nawwab Mubaraka Begum ra had been merely affected by witnessing the anguish of her baby daughter, a natural human response. Indeed, she was the noble daughter of a noble mother. Hadrat Amman Jan ra gave similar advice to her daughter - in - law , Sarwar Sultan Begum. 87 She advised her to show patience and fortitude and to submit to the Will of Allah Almighty, when her first son , Hameed Ahmad , died suddenly. The teacher , Sakina - tun - Nisa Sahibah , relate d t hat for some time after the death of her son, Sarwar Sultan Begum displayed fortitude. However, her emotions later overwhelmed her and she screamed. At this point , Hadrat Amman Jan ra came in from the courtyard and embraced her daughter - in - law and advised her , "Don't cry or wail or become restless. This is to fight with Allah Almighty, our Creator and Benefactor, and to reproach Him , ‘W hy have You taken our son? ’ He is the Wise and All Knowing. If He doesn't bless you with a child, then how can you complain ? It is His Perfect Wisdom if He doesn't think us fit to keep this child, if 87 The wife of Hadrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad ra 144