“My father would collect me and my two sisters at night and teach us to read and write English. He was a strict disciplinarian,” Fatima Jinnah reminisced.
Quaid-e-Azam’s Last Will and Generosity
In his last will dated 30th May 1939, Quaid-e-Azam exhibited his deep love and care for his siblings. He directed the executors of his will, appointed in the first paragraph, to pay a substantial monthly allowance of Rs. 100/- (equal to Rs. 500,000 today) to each of his sisters, Rahmat, Mariam, and Shereen, throughout their lifetimes.
“My sister Rahmat Cassimbhoy Jamal shall be paid per month Rs.100/- (one hundred) during her lifetime,” Quaid-e-Azam’s will directed, revealing his commitment to their well-being.