Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 73
73 make a simple bench, table, clothes or cushions on a low budget, something she herself practised. She would encourage ladies how to make their homes both efficient and attractive. One lady always accompanied Hadrat Amman Jan ra on these outings. Hadrat Amman Jan ra was well prepared for any eventuality. She never left her house without a few necessary items : an umbrella, a pocket watch, a knife and some money. Mirza Saleem Baig , a non - Ahmadi relative of Hadrat Amman Jan ra , described Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s ra morning visit s. Firstly, she visited relatives and then the sincere followers of the Jama ’ at, asking how they were and enquiring after the sick. In the customary style of the elder ladies of Delhi, she would treat children and the sick for minor ailments, preparing medicines and cures personally. In this capacity , Hadrat Amman Jan ra proved very beneficial to the ladies of the Jama ’ at. These activities would occupy Hadrat Amman Jan ra until 10 or 11 o'clock in the morning when she would return home. Hadrat Amman Jan ra would often visit her daughter and grandchildren at their home , “ Dar - us - Salam ”. During the winter they would have a wooden bed set out in a sunny spot for Hadrat Amman Jan's ra visits. Often , she would lie down there and request someone to read her a book. Likewise, she would also visit Mian Nasir's house (later Hadrat Khalifatul Masih III ru ) and would e nquire after his family. Mirza Saleem Baig Sahib also interestingly assessed this aspect o f Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s ra life. Although he witnessed her at the age of 72 years , he said that in her thoughts, actions and influence , she appeared much younger. Like “ a c ommander”, she had a power over Qadian. In a gentle and subtle manner, this influence