Ibn Battuta | The Reminder and the Announcement | Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf | A Review
Ibn Battuta | The Reminder and the Announcement | Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf | A Review
Ibn Battuta’s “The Reminder and the Announcement” or “Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf”-A Review
“The Reminder and the Announcement” or “Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf” is a travelogue written by the famous Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta. The book chronicles his extensive travels, covering more than 75,000 miles over a period of nearly thirty years in the 14th century.
Ibn Battuta was born in Tangier, Morocco, in 1304. At the age of 21, he set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca, and from there he began his travels. Over the course of his journeys, he visited most of the Islamic world, including North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, and China. He was a devout Muslim and his travelogue provides insight into the social, cultural, and religious aspects of the regions he visited.
The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of 10 chapters and the second part consisting of 8 chapters. In the first part, Ibn Battuta describes his travels from Tangier to Mecca and then on to Iraq, Iran, and Central Asia. In the second part, he writes about his travels to India, China, and the Maldives.
One of the most striking aspects of the book is its detailed descriptions of the places and people that Ibn Battuta encountered during his travels. He writes about the architecture of the cities he visited, the local customs and traditions, the food, the clothing, and the religious practices of the people. His descriptions are vivid and bring the places he visited to life for the reader.
Another notable aspect of the book is its historical value. Ibn Battuta’s travels took place during a time of great political and social upheaval in the Islamic world. The book provides valuable insights into the political and cultural developments of the regions he visited.
However, it is important to note that Ibn Battuta’s accounts are not always accurate. He was writing from memory and some of his descriptions are embellished or inaccurate. Additionally, his perspective is that of a Muslim traveler and he tends to focus on the Islamic aspects of the places he visited, sometimes at the expense of other cultural and religious practices.
Overall, “The Reminder and the Announcement” is an important historical document and a fascinating read. Ibn Battuta’s travels provide a unique insight into the Islamic world during the 14th century, and his detailed descriptions of the places he visited make for an engaging read. However, it is important to approach the book with a critical eye and to recognize the limitations of Ibn Battuta’s perspective. 0 0 0.
Ibn Battuta | The Reminder and the Announcement | Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf | A Review
N.B. The article ‘Ibn Battuta | The Reminder and the Announcement | Al-Tanbih wa-l-Ishraf | A Review’ originally belongs to the book entitled ‘Reviews of Some Iconic Travelogues‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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