Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 92
92 Hadrat Amman Jan's ra Behaviour T owards Her Household Helpers Hadrat Amman Jan's ra respect and compassion towards her household helpers was remarkable. Often people in authority feel superior to their employees. Hadrat Amman Jan ra had no such sense of false pride. She treated her household staff with the same love and affection as the other members of her household. House hold attendants are often the best witnesses to the speech and actions of a family. Just as Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s ra guests were full of praise for her, likewise, so were her staff. Hadrat Amman Jan ra treated them with great consideration and mercy. She gave them similar clothes and shoes to her own so as to make them feel as equals rather than inferior , a rare practice in those times. Sensitive to her helpers ’ feelings, she joined in the household cho res alongside them, creating a feeling of unity amongst all members of the household. Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s ra granddaughter , Sahibzadi Appa Nasira Begum , has related that when they moved to Rabwah they initially stayed in barracks for some time. The barracks had adjoining walls. Sometimes they heard terrible noises as if a servant was being physically punished next door. On such occasions , Hadrat Amman Jan ra would immediately remark , " Never abuse your attendants. " “ Ma’i Imam Bibi ” , wife of Muhammad Akbar of Batala, came to live and work in Hadrat Amman Jan's ra house after the death of her husband. She affectionately relate d that Hadrat Amman Jan's ra behaviour towards her employees was like that of " A gracious mother with her children. " She would share in their sorrows, help