To better comprehend Jani's wisdom, it is helpful and almost necessary to understand the thought of her brother, who clearly had such a determining influence upon her. Due in part to the commemoration of the centennial of his birth in 1995 at the Sorbonne in Paris and several other universities throughout Europe and North America, Ostad Elahi is now better known in the West. A philosopher, jurist, and musician, Ostad elaborated within the framework of a rational system of thought an innovative vision of spirituality and the metaphysical dimension of human beings, their rights and duties, and the steps involved in the process of the soul's maturation. For approximately the first thirty years of his life, Ostad led a mystical life of contemplation and asceticism. After testing the limits of this form of spirituality, Ostad chose to test his ethical principles in the midst of an active life in society, ultimately serving as a distinguished judge. Given the time and milieu in which he lived, this unique experience-having practiced two radically different approaches to spirituality-enabled him to define a process ("natural spirituality") adapted to the constraints of modern life and the intellectual expectations of the people of our time. Natural spirituality is a spirituality that is voluntarily practiced in the natural course of an active and responsible life in society, and revolves around respecting the rights of others and seeking divine satisfaction in everything that we do. According to Ostad Elahi: When human beings reflect upon their origin, their destination, and the reasons why they are in this world, they are at the stage of self-knowledge. The necessary condition for attaining self-knowledge is to become a true human being-that is, to want for others all the good we want for ourselves. The application of this principle will bring an individual to a point where all the qualities inherent in humanity spontaneously emanate from him. Knowing oneself is an indispensable condition for knowing the Creator.

Jani's philosophy stems from the same concepts developed by Ostad: purity of intention, concordance between acts and principles, open-mindedness, and tolerance. Thus, Jani would often advise believers to make sure their faith is based on reliable references and a clear and genuine ethical framework. She opposed all forms of proselytism, arguing instead that as beings with a free will, we should be able to choose the modality of our spiritual education and the extent and form of our relationship with God. The religions were therefore conceived of as many paths that could potentially lead to the Creator. More importantly, once the seeker reaches a stage where it becomes apparent that the essence of the Truth is Unique, the question of the origin of the path becomes irrelevant. Thus, although she was born in a Muslim tradition, Jani expressed her warm and joyful faith well beyond the boundaries of religion-specific rituals. For Jani, authentic spirituality had no boundaries and did not draw distinctions between nationality, gender, race, or religion. It was through her uncompromising love for her fellow beings and her encouragement of them to continuously strive to become better individuals in their daily lives ("That," she said, "is where divine satisfaction lies") that she expressed her enthusiasm and devotion. Her actions and wisdom are proof that it is possible for every individual to realize his or her spiritual aspiration by living a healthy, balanced, and rational life in the midst of society.

More information on Jani's brother is available at the official website dedicated to Ostad Elahi