Saadiyya

Saadiyya is referenced as Zuhdi’s wife and mother of his children, motivating his anxiety about their welfare. Saadiyya’s gold bracelets are described as a prison savings bank; her cooking of vegetables is praised, and Zuhdi vows to buy her more bracelets Saadiyya is taking a weekly bath when Zuhdi returns, opens the bathroom door, weeps, and initially fears that he might not have escaped. She embraces him, cries, and shares her emotions about his release. Referenced in a prayer asking for protection