I am Fatima, daughter of Ahmad ibn Galib and A'isha.

I am 12 years old and the next new moon I marry Husayn ibn Hud. His father offered me one generous sidaq and bountiful gifts, and yesterday in the hammam jitba agreed with my father , who also delivered my dowry and trousseau. I look forward to the wedding preparations, the engagement party andbanquet, but I am afraid of having to go live with my husband Husayn. Until now I was the second women of the house, behind my mother, Rashida's grandmother died five years ago, but in the new house I have to obey my mother in law, her mother and my older sisters in law. I will miss my fathers and siblings so much.