He is believed to have worked as a judge in morocco and. The book is ideal for anyone who knows little about ibn battuta and wants short snippets and anecdotes from his travels, paired alongside a broad context of the world during the 14 th. Ibn batuta was a famous explorer of the medieval era who chronicled his travel accounts spanning over three decades. Ibn battuta zarandokutja es vandorlasai, gondolat kiado, budapest, 1964.
Ibn battuta books list of books by author ibn battuta. Ibn battuta left his home at the age of 22 to begin his rihla. Ibn battuta must have thought about getting a fine job a qadi an islamic judge in some part of dar alislam after gaining certificates of learning from great scholars of his time. Today we can easily read the travelling stories of ibn battuta in rihla my travels, which was written on the insist of the sultan of morocco. Ibn battutah was just 21 when he set out in 25 from. Ibn battuta describes noticing later processions of individual hindu women on horseback, followed by both muslims and infidels on the way to funerals. He is believed to have worked as a judge in morocco and died sometime around 68, but little else. A muslim traveler of the fourteenth century by ross e. The book was written by ibn juzayy on orders from the marinid sultan abu inan who was impressed by the story and journey of ibn battuta. A virtual tour began as a web resource written in 1999 by nick bartel for his students at horace mann middle school, san francisco, california. Ibn battuta was a famous traveler and explorer of the middle ages. Reason enough for the professor to visit a few more of the great travelers destinations.
The book of travels of ibn battuta took two years to write, and was the longest and most detailed of all the north african books of travel. Following the completion of the rihla, ibn battuta all but vanished from the historical record. Dunn recounts the journey rihla of ibn battuta throughout the islamic world. Ibn battuta then sailed to a state called kaylukari in the land of tawalisi, where he met urduja, a local princess. In this lesson students read from the rihla, a book of ibn battutas travels, and a presentday historians account to answer the question. The critical attitudes in his book were levelled mostly at peoples whom he considered to be unbelievers, such as the chinese. Alex lopez dj jovan walkers hope line nakama cast gunnercast za next move podcast hs 354 video. Rihla the journey was the short title of a 14th century 55 ce book written in fez by the islamic legal scholar ibn jazayy alkalbi of granada who recorded and then transcribed the dictated travelogue of the tangerian, ibn battuta.
These people are muslims, punctilious in observing the hours of prayer, studying the books. Az eredeti cikk szerkesztoit annak laptortenete sorolja fel. Rihla is one of four forms of travel encouraged by islam, the best known of which is hajj, the pilgrimage to mecca and medina. For ibn battuta it was an opportunity to acquire knowledge of religion and law, and meet with other muslim scholars. Propelled by the quest for adventure and knowledge, ibn battuta set out on this. Ibn battuta dilahirkan di tangier, maghribi, pada 24 februari 4 era dinasti marinid. After ibn battuta returned to fez in 54, the sultan of morocco listened to his report on mali. His book, or rihla in arabic, helped shed light on many aspects of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The journey of a medieval muslim is an introductory and concise book on arguably one of historys greatest travellers.
The reader of ibn battutas fascinating travelogue discovers and experiences the full character of this literary genre, the rihla, which designates both the journey and the narrative of that journey. Oct 09, 2017 ibn battuta the greatest explorer of all time born in tangier, morocco, ibn battuta came of age in a family of islamic judges. Ibn battuta simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In the course of 29 years, he travelled across the eastern. Nevertheless, the rihla provides an important account of many areas of the world in the 14th century. Tim mackintosh smith has done a great job with this book especially with the notes section at the back that explains a lot of things even further. The life and journeys of ibn battuta free stories online. Ibn battuta, with the aid of a writer commissioned by the sultan of morocco, produces a traditional rihla describing his journeys. He met the ruler of malacca and stayed as a guest for three days. Afraid of returning to tughluq, he sailed for the maldive islands in the indian ocean, 400 miles southwest of sri lanka, where he was befriended by queen khadija. Ibn battuta is an important historical figure because he was one of the most welltravelled men. Ibn battuta biography childhood, life achievements. In this lesson students read from the rihla, a book of ibn battuta s travels, and a presentday historians account to answer the question. Ibn battuta wikipedia bahasa melayu, ensiklopedia bebas.
The ruler of morocco wanted a record of ibn battuta s travels and insisted that he tell the stories of his journeys to a scholar. Books by ibn battuta author of the travels of ibn battutah. Ibn battuta was a scholar and explorer who left his home at age 22 and roamed 75,000 miles across africa and asia during the 14th century. Ibn battuta first sailed to malacca on the malay peninsula which he called mul jawi. Volume iii ended with ibn battuta s appointment by the sultan of delhi to accompany an embassy.
Ibn battuta s life story is one of the most famous in history, and its record was a piece of literature which gained international attention in the 1900s. The significance of his travels have changed different parts of the world very dearly. This book is dedicated to all the people of the world that have interests in the life of ibn battuta and his voyages. I left tangier, my birthplace, on thursday, 2nd rajab 725 june 14, 25, being at that time twentytwo years of age 22 lunar years. Ibn battuta was a worldrenowned islamic explorer, he traveled to fortyfive nations throughout asia, africa and the middle east. Ibn battuta was born on february 25, 4 in tangier, morocco. The adventures of ibn battuta goodreads share book. His contemporaries traveled for practical reasons such as trade, pilgrimage, and education, but ibn battuta did it for its own sake, for. Their women are of surpassing beauty, and are shown more respect than the men. Working with ibn juzayy on the rihla in fez, morocco.
Abode of islam, was the real focus of therihla of ibn battuta. This is a descriptive work that does not attempt to present his itinerary in a rigidly detailed fashion, so some of. Propelled by the quest for adventure and knowledge, ibn battuta set out on this journey when he was just 21 years old, initially intending to go on the hajj to. Scholar douglas bullis notes that rihla is not the book s title, but genre the word rihla being arabic for journey and a rihla designating travel literature. The moroccan explorer ibn battuta traveled over 75,000 miles throughout the muslim world and beyond in the 14th century. The book that retraces arab traveler ibn battutas tryst. These people are muslims, punctilious in observing the hours of prayer, studying the books of law, and memorizing the koran. Ibn battutah describes each place in great detail and you feel as though are in his shoes. In 25, at age 21, he left his homeland for the middle east. His main reason to travel was to go on a hajj, or a pilgrimage to mecca, as all good muslims want to do. Ibn battuta s most popular book is the travels of ibn battutah. He tended towards greater openmindedness while moving within the dar alislam, where the multitude of differing cultures and.
The adventures of ibn battuta, a muslim traveler of the. A muslim traveler of the fourteenth century revised edition by ross e dunn isbn. The book s full title was a gift to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of travelling and somehow the title of ibn jazayys book. After completing the book, ibn battuta continued his role as judge. Ibn battuta, also known as shams addin february 25, 468 or 69, a muslim moroccan explore. What book did ibn battuta write 4 days ago ibn battuta, medieval muslim traveler and author of one of the most muslim explorer and writer the author of one of the most famous travel books, the ri. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on. He also listened to ibn battuta s other adventures, and ordered him to stay in fez. Pada jun 25,ketika beliau berumur 21 tahun, ibn battuta mengerjakan haji di mekah yang mengambil masa 16 bulan. Ross book on ibn battuta has appeared in three editions and a fourth is being planned. The travels of ibn battutah an english translation of ibn battutahs book, the rihla. He was appointed a judge in morocco and died in 68.
Full text of the rehla of ibn battuta internet archive. Ibn battuta is a traveller of historical importance whose memoirs went a long way in providing a clear account of the numerous countries that he visited during his eventful life. The full title of the book of his journeys is tuhfat alanzar fi gharaaib alamsar wa ajaaib alasfar a gift to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of traveling, but it is commonly referred to as ibn battutas rihla rihla means journey. Ibn battuta is a traveller of historical importance whose memoirs went a long way in providing a clear account of the numerous countries that he visited. The travels of ibn battutah by ibn battuta goodreads. Ibn battuta project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The journey of ibn battuta is a medieval book which recounts the journey of the 14thcentury moroccan scholar and traveler ibn battuta. Aug 22, 2019 following the completion of the rihla, ibn battuta all but vanished from the historical record. To this day his books are studied by students of history since very few travellers have. He wanted to have these stories written down for the amusement of his family and others. The journey of ibn battut a is a medieval book which recounts the journey of the 14thcentury. Ibn battutas most popular book is the travels of ibn battutah. The scholar wrote the accounts down and they became a famous travel book known as the rihla, which means journey.
After the completion of the rihla in 55, little is known about ibn battuta s life. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. But battuta s story is just as fascinating, as this 1829 translation of his diaries, by british orientalist rev. He journeyed farther than his near contemporary marco polo, though muslim scholar ibn battuta 4c. Ibn battuta the greatest explorer of all time kj vids. Ibn battuta was a curious observer interested in the ways of life in various. Ibn battuta also wrote he had heard of the rampart of yajuj and majuj that was sixty days travel from the city of zeitun quanzhou. He is known for the account of his journeys called the rihla voyage. The best known rihla manuscript is a masterpiece to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of travelling. Embarking upon what would eventually be a 27year pilgrimage, battuta.
The full title of the book of his journeys is tuhfat alanzar fi gharaaib alamsar wa ajaaib alasfar a gift to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of traveling, but it is commonly referred to as ibn battuta s rihla rihla means journey. May 21, 2015 ibn battuta describes in the rihla that it was first from a passing man in pakpattan, now in pakistan, that he was first told of sati, the suicide of a hindu widow on the pyre of her husband. Sep 28, 2018 a sunni muslim trained in the maliki tradition of islamic law, ibn battuta left his home at the age of 22 to begin his rihla, or voyage. See all books authored by ibn battuta, including ibn batutta in black africa, and amazing adventures of ibn battuta, and more on. Most of ibn battuta s descriptions of the towns along the tigris are copied from ibn jabayrs rihla from 1184. He travelled for nearly 30 years and covered most of the islamic world. The rihla of ibn battuta written down by ibn juzay. Ibn battuta was left destitute, having lost a child in the disaster. Ibn battuta states that he stayed in mecca for the hajj of 27, 28, 29 and 30 but gives comparatively little information on his stays. In 25, at the age of twentyone, abu abdallah ibn battuta set off from his birth place of tangier, morocco, to go. Utazas, serdian kiado, budapest, 2005 isbn 96394338. Life and travels of ibn battuta, world explorer and writer. The genre can be traced back to the writings of ibn jubayr 11451217, the first great muslim traveller from alandalus xativa, valencia.
A muslim traveler of the 14th century is historian ross dunns account of the world of islam in the 1400s as based on the contemporaneous book written about the journeys of ibn battuta, an educated legal scholar from tangier in morocco whose travels extend from sub. It was one of several large online resource units nick constructed during the early days of curriculum on the internet. Ibn battuta has 46 books on goodreads with 8444 ratings. Ibn battutas rihla a journey around the muslim world. Hamilton alexander rosskeen gibb notes that ibn battuta believed that the great wall of china was built by dhulqarnayn to contain gog and magog as mentioned in the quran. Ez a szocikk reszben vagy egeszben az ibn battuta cimu angol wikipediaszocikk forditasan alapul. This volume completes the translation of ibn battuta s narrative. Rihla project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Ibn battutas life story is one of the most famous in history, and its record was a piece of literature which gained international attention in the 1900s. He also explored west africa, southern and eastern europe, south asia, central asia, southeast asia and china.