Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page 56
56 Hadrat Amman Jan’s ra Relationship with the Promised Messiah’s a s First Wif e and Her In - Laws Perhaps one of the most striking testimonies to Hadrat Amman Jan ’ s ra excellent character was her behaviour towards the Promised Messiah ’ s as first wife “ Hurmat Bibi ”. Few women could enlarge their hearts enough to show the grace and compassion whi ch Hadrat Amman Jan ra showed this lady. Rather than distancing herself from Hurmat Bibi and her two sons, Hadrat Amman Jan ra actively tried to strengthen their bonds and would personally visit her. 42 On one occasion , when hearing that Hurmat Bibi was unwell, Hadrat Amman Jan ra called on her. On her return she mentioned to the Promised Messiah as ; “ Fazl Ahmad ’ s mother is unwell. ” The Promised Messiah as remained silent. Hadrat Amman Jan ra could at this point have easily dismissed the subject but instead she persisted, out of compassion for Hurmat Bibi. The Promised Messiah as hence responded and mentioned two medicines to take for her. However, he stipulated that she give them from herself and not to mention his name in the matter. Hadrat Amman Jan ra did so and also helped her on other occasions in a similarly discreet manner. It is a great credit to Hadrat Amman Jan ra that she did not alienate her own children from their two elder half - brothers. I doubt many women could display such magnanimity of he art. Not only was she considerate of the Promised Messiah ’ s as first wife ’ s condition, she also taught her children to address her respectfully as “ Barhi 42 The Promised Messiah as had given his first wife the choice to divorce him before his second marriage. She declined and the Promised Messiah as continued to financially help her. They eventually did divorce in 1891 by mutual consent.