# Veiled Women — Character guide

> Key figures in Veiled Women by Marmaduke Pickthall.

- [Barakah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/barakah.md): A central narrator and focal character, a eunuch servant in the harem.
- [Yûsuf Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/yusuf_bey.md): A prominent pasha and husband to multiple wives in the household.
- [Umm ed-Dahak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/umm_ed_dahak.md): An elderly, influential woman in the harem, often addressed with respect.
- [Gulbeyzah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/gulbeyzah.md): A harem woman with a distinct personality and narrative presence.
- [Muhammad Pasha Sâlih](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/muhammad_pasha_salih.md): A deceased pasha referenced frequently, affecting living characters.
- [Fitnah Khânum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/fitnah_khanum.md): A senior woman in the harem, often involved in domestic affairs.
- [Yûsuf Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/yusuf_pasha.md): An older pasha, possibly distinct from Yûsuf Bey, with narrative weight.
- [Murjânah Khânum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/murjanah_khanum.md): A harem woman with recurring dialogue and interactions.
- [Ghandûr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/ghandur.md): A eunuch or servant character with multiple mentions.
- [Hamdi Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/hamdi_bey.md): A male character of some standing, possibly a relative or official.
- [Mrs. Cameron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/mrs_cameron.md): A European visitor or resident interacting with the household.
- [Tâhir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/tahir.md): A male servant or attendant in the narrative.
- [Bedr-ul-Budûr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/bedr_ul_budur.md): A named female character, possibly a younger woman in the harem.
- [Hâfiz Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/hafiz_bey.md): A young male character, possibly a son or junior official.
- [Amînah Khânum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/aminah_khanum.md): A harem woman with limited but distinct mentions.
- [Leylah Khânum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/leylah_khanum.md): A named female character in the household.
- [Na’imah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/naimah.md): A female servant or harem member with a few mentions.
- [Fatûmah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/fatumah.md): A minor female character addressed directly in the text.
- [Arâbi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/arabi.md): A historical figure referenced as a character in the narrative.
- [Abu Sumûm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/abu_sumum.md): A named minor character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Sawwâb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/sawwab.md): A minor character with a handful of mentions.
- [Julia Long](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/julia_long.md): A European woman appearing in the story.
- [Afîfah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/afifah.md): A named female character with limited presence.
- [Selîm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/selim.md): A male character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Saïd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/veiled_women_se/characters/said.md): A minor character with a few proper mentions.

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