# Leylah Khânum — Veiled Women character guide

> Leylah Khânum in Veiled Women by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leylah

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A named female character in the household.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/veiled_women_se/chapters/vi)

The Pasha's widowed sister, hosts Barakah for a day, discusses love and marriage, and shocks Barakah with her frank views.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/veiled_women_se/chapters/xxii)

Accompanies the group and rebukes Na’imah for loud conversation in the tomb.

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