This book brings the legendary 14th-century traveler Ibn Battuta’s life into vivid, accessible storytelling. It captures his journey from Tangier to the far reaches of Africa, the Middle East, India, China, and beyond. The narrative draws from his famous travelogue, the Rihla, blending historical facts with the spirit of fiction to reveal how one man’s deep faith, curiosity, and resilience bridged cultures and continents. Readers witness bustling markets, stormy voyages, cultural contrasts, and acts of generosity that sustained him. The book avoids academic language, offering instead a flowing, human portrait that shows how travel shaped not only Ibn Battuta but the understanding of geography, history, and faith. It reminds readers that despite time and distance, the desire to explore, learn, and connect is timeless. Designed for modern audiences of all backgrounds, this work is both a tribute to Ibn Battuta and a reminder of the world’s enduring interconnectedness.
