Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 150
150 when she left his side to observe her compulsory prayers. As she returned from her worship, she realised that the 18 months old Bashir I had departed this world (November 1888). Upon his death , Hadrat Amman Jan ra simply said; "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji ’ un , " ie " To Allah Almighty we belong, and to Him shall we return. " She then remained silent. This indeed is an incident to ponder. The gravity of such an event in the circumstances should be appreciated. It i s worth reflecting that if Allah Almighty afflicts his most beloved servants with such great calamities, we too as far weaker followers with greater shortcomings, will also suffer trials to prove the strength of our faith. Allah Almighty has taught us this lesson in the Holy Qur ’ a n, "And We will surely try you until We distinguish those among you who strive (for the cause of) Allah Almighty, and those who are steadfast. "(Muhammad 47:32) Indeed upon the death of Bashir I , the Promised Messiah as was to issue a statement “ The Green Anouncement” (Sabz Ishtihar ). This was in order to refute the claims of his opponents that he had ever declared that this particular son was the “Musleh Mau ’ ud”, of whom Allah Almighty had Divinely intimated 16 months previously, - a son who was prophecied to be born within a nine - year period. In this announcement, the Promised Messiah as also expressed that Allah Almighty will surely try people, particularly His prophets and most devout followers, in order to dis tinguish the strongest of the believers and to provide them with a means of attaining His rewards and blessings. Therefore, in this booklet he wrote , “The trials which initially confront Prophets and saints and make them appear dishonoured despite them being loved and accepted by God, do not come to disgrace them or destroy them…for how can God become the enemy of those who love Him and bring disgrace upon them? These trials…come upon God ’ s chosen servants in