and Mariya al-Qibtiyya, the wives of the Messenger of God; and Fakhita (Umm Hani') and Jumana, the two daughters of Abu Talib; and Umama bint Zaynab, the daughter of the Messenger of God; and al-Rabab bint Imru’ al-Qays ibn Thabit al-Kilabiyya; and Safiyya bint Abd al-Muttalib, Zaynab al-Hawla' the perfumer, Fidda, Rayhana, and Asma' bint Umays al-Khath'amiyya; and Umm Malik, the wife of Sa'd ibn Malik al-Ansari; and Amat Allah bint Khalid ibn Sinan al-Absi; and Arwa bint al-Harith ibn Abd al-Muttalib, who is Umm Ishaq; and Amina bint al-Sharid, the wife of Amr ibn al-Hamiq al-Khuza'i, who is Umm Ma'bad; and Fatima bint Amr ibn ‘A’id ibn Imran, the mother of Abd Allah, Abu Talib, and al-Zubayr—the children of Abd al-Muttalib; and Zaynab bint Jahsh, Halima al-Sa'diyya the wet nurse of the Messenger of God, Habbaba al-Walibiyya, and Zaynab bint Thabit al-Kalbi.
These are the persons of the days and nights of the month of Ramadan—from the high ranks and holy lights that transcend being and decay (al-kawn wa al-fasad), perfect in preparation, power, and extension. May God make us among those firm in their knowledge and among those who act according to their rights. Amen, O Lord of the Worlds.




