Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 7
7 and the burden of financial instability. Subsequently, he was supported and raised by his grandfather and uncle. There are several remarkable facts worthy of mention in this brief introduction to this noble man. Firstly, there is the nature of how his marriage occurred at the early age of 16. It was his natural modesty that was to impress his future father - in - law, to pick this pure young boy for his daughter. At a wedding function hosted by Mir Nasir Nawab’s future sister - in - law's family, Sayyed Abdul K arim was to notice this virtuous young man. Dancing was part of the festivities, but the young Mir Nasir Nawwab Sahib kept his eyes modestly downcast. This virtuous demeanour of one so young attracted Sayyed Abdul Karim ’ s admiration to such a degree, that he resolved to choose Mir Nasir Nawwab Sahib as his future son - in - law. Secondly, it is significant to note that in 1865 with the fortuitous birth of his blessed daughter, (a girl who would become “ A Helper of the W orld ” and be picked by Allah Almighty for the unique and exalted position to be the wife of the Promised Messiah as and the bearer of a blessed progeny), Hadrat Mir Nasir Nawwab ’ s fortunes also changed for the better. His paternal grandfather had died in the pursuit of a family fortune which was now unexpectedly granted to Mir Nasir Nawwab. It was of a significant value of 5000 rupees at a monthly income of 15 rupees, a substantial amount. He also achieved regular employment from this time. It was as if Allah Almighty was now providin g sustenance for the “Khadijah ” he was to nurture for the Messiah as promised for this Age. It was Mir Nasir Nawwab Sahib who was to name his daughter “ Nusrat Jahan Begum ”.