Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 116
116 of her selfless efforts to help others, nor did she limit her goodness. Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s kindness ra radiated not only throughout Qadian, but also seemed to filter through many generations of families. It is truly amazing how Hadrat Amman Jan ra cared for Aminah Begum , an orphan girl of no infl uence , and continued to do so even after her marriage. Most people would consider that once a woman acquires a natural guardian in a husband , she is self - sufficient. Hadrat Amman Jan ra did not. In the true fashion of an ever - loving mother, she continued to treat Aminah Begum like a daughter. For example, she would send her “ Eidi ” 67 on “Eid” festivals. Furthermore, when Aminah was about to give birth to her first child , Abdul Hameed, she invited her back into her own house to take care of her, as was traditional for expectant daughters. When the baby was born , Hadrat Musleh Mau ’ ud ra called the “Adhan ” 68 in the baby's ear. 69 Meanwhile , Hadrat Amman Jan ra following another sunnat of the Holy Prophet, dabbed some honey on the baby's tongue like a proud parent. Aminah Begum also state d that Hadrat Amman Jan ra showed great affection for her children, often cradling them in her lap when they were babies. As they grew up, her children would request Hadrat Amman Jan ra to pray for their exams. She would sincerely do so and when they came running to her with news of their successes, Hadrat Amman Jan ra would reward them with sweets and money. When her grandson , Hadrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad ru , left to study in England, 67 i e money gifts traditionally given by older relatives on the festival of "Eid - ul - Fitr". 68 The Muslim Call to Prayer. 69 A practice of the Holy Prophet sa often performed by an Imam, the father, or elder of a family.