Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 72
72 Hadrat Amman Jan's ra Daily Routine Hadrat Amman Jan ra had a basic routine for her daily activities. Her first wakeful moment of the day actually began with “ Tahajjud ” prayers. As “ Fajr ” P rayer approached , she would gently wake the other household members to offer their supplications as well. After this , she would recite or listen to a recitation of the Holy Qur ’ an in accordance with Allah Almighty's teaching that early morning is the most favourable time to do so. Breakfast would follow. Usually , Hadrat Amman Jan ra would simply take a cup of tea and some biscuits. Occasionally, she would request a fresh “ roghni ” flatbread to be made for her. She would take this breakfast on her bed in her verandah. Hadrat Amman Jan ra was active outside as well as inside the house. Perhaps the secret of her stamina in later life was this active lifestyle. As Hadrat Amman Jan ra visited Jama'at ladies within Qadian daily, sh e thus walked a significant amount. After breakfast , Hadrat Amman Jan ra would call on ladies and relatives. She observed this duty with religious regularity, but it was both a duty and a pleasure for Hadrat Amman Jan ra. It was a chance to serve her Community and help with the ladies ’ moral training, domestic problems or minor health issues. Hadrat Amman Jan ra had great compassion for her Ahmadi sisters and was ever concerned for their welfare. She would enquire after their health in a rela xed and friendly manner. If she smelt appetising aromas emanating from the kitchen, she would ask what was being cooked. Any food she tasted she would kindly compliment. She would offer advice on home improvements; for example , how to