Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 110
110 Hadrat Amman Jan's ra compassion for th ese individuals meant they became more like her children than mere visitors. Deeply impressive is the fact that Hadrat Amman Jan ra would not only raise these unfortunate persons until adulthood but would also then arrange their marriages. If necessary , she would pay for the expenses herself, indeed fulfilling the meaning of her blessed name “ Nusrat Jahan Begum ” as a " Helper of the World ”. Astonishingly, she would not then dismiss such orphans but would remain in contact with them, ever ready to help them as adults. Indeed, she was more attentive than some biological mothers can be, whose links with their adult children can become more tenuous after they reach adulthood. Hadrat Amman Jan ra sent gifts on the births of the children of the orpha ns she had fostered - just as a loving grandmother would do. Her care for so many people, so meticulous and extensive, makes one incredulous at the thought of how one woman was able to manage a feat of such enormity. Indeed, she was worthy to be the life partner of a prophet of Allah Almighty , as an exemplary Muslim, a model wife, a loving mother and a compassionate guardian. In all aspects of her life , Hadrat Amman Jan ra was conscious of the teachings of the Holy Prophet of Islam sa. She kept these a t the forefront of her mind as indeed did the Promised Messiah as , her husband. Thus , she was aware of the great emphasis in Islam of caring for vulnerable groups in society, as is illustrated in numerous Ahadith. For example, Sahl ibn Sa'ad relates that th e Holy Prophet sa said , “The person who takes care of an orphan, he and me, will be like this in Paradise. "