Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 9
FAMILY BACKGROUND 9 States of America in search of knowledge. ' His Mother, Noor Bakht, belonged to the A'waan family, who are descendants of Hazrat Alira. She was an extremely knowledgeable and righteous woman. In particular, she was very strict in the observance of Prayers. Hazrat Syedah Noor Bakht was known to have a Prayer mat hanging from a peg in her kitchen, which she would use right there as soon as it was time for Prayer. She possessed extensive knowledge of Islam and a deep understanding of the Holy Quran. Hazrat Syedah Noor Bakht's passion for the Holy Quran began at a very young age. She began teaching the Holy Quran when she was just 13 years old, and throughout her life, she taught the Holy Quran to countless people. She taught the neighbourhood children the translation of the Holy Quran in Punjabi and instructed them in the basics of Islam. This passion remained with her throughout her life as she continued teaching the Holy Quran until the age of 85.