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Chapter 1: The Role of Ahmadi Muslim Mothers 19 7) Emphasize the importance of telling the truth to one ’ s children. As Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih IV (rh) related, Hazrat Amman Jan (ra) did not stress anything more greatly than “ developing a revulsion for deceit ” in her children. 8) Hazrat Amman Jan (ra) took care to speak honestly and courteously with everyone, regardless of their rank or age. 9) One should try to instill the habit of obedience to parents in children. If children learn the importance of obedience, then it is reasonable to overlook their smaller acts of mischief. 10) Openly express faith in one ’ s children. This develops their confidence and self-esteem. 11) Parents should tell their children to pray for various things from an early age, in order to develop this essential habit in them. 12) Hazrat Amman Jan (ra) encouraged her children to say “ Salam ” when they awoke, and when they returned from school. 13) Hazrat Amman Jan (ra) once saw her granddaughter, Sahibzadi Amatul Mateen Sahiba, placing her left foot into her shoe first. She directed her to always put her right foot in first, and to commence any job from the right-hand side. 14) Hazrat Amman Jan (ra) guided her eldest daughter that she should always wish good for others and never harbor a grudge or take revenge, even if ill-treated. She reassured her that Allah Almighty bestows goodness Himself on such people. 1. 16 REFERENCES: 1. 1 Sunan an-Nasa ’ i, Book 25, Hadith 3104 1. 2 Address to Lajna Ima ’ illah at UK Jalsa Salana by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih IV (rh), July 27, 1991