It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Atiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to command us that young girls and women in their menses should also go out for the Eid prayer so that they may participate in goodness and the occasion of the Muslims’ supplication, but the women in their menses should stay away from the rows of those performing the prayer.

It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Atiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) that we were washing the daughter of the Prophet (peace be upon him), Hazrat Zainab. The Prophet (peace be upon him) came to us and said, "Wash her three or five or more times, but in odd numbers. If you think it appropriate, add lotus leaves to the water." We considered seven to be appropriate.

It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Atiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the daughter of the Prophet (peace be upon him), Hazrat Zainab, passed away. The Prophet (peace be upon him) came to us and instructed us to give her a bath and said: "Wash her three times or more, in odd numbers. If you think it appropriate, mix lote tree leaves in the water, and at the end, apply camphor to her."