A Comprehensive Review of “Al-Masālik wa-l-Mamālik” by Al-Iṣṭakhrī
Introduction: “Al-Masālik wa-l-Mamālik ” (The Routes and Kingdoms ) is a seminal work in the field of Islamic geography and cartography by the renowned Persian geographer Abu Ishaq Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Farsi al-Iṣṭakhrī , who flourished in the 4th century AH (10th century CE). This masterpiece stands as a testament to the advanced state of […]
The Scraps of the Saddlebag during the Joys of Exile
Summary of “The Scraps of the Saddlebag during the Joys of Exile” by Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib The Scraps of the Saddlebag during the Joys of Exile is a travelogue by Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib, a prominent Andalusian scholar and statesman of the 14th century. The book documents his travels across North Africa, specifically his […]