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House of Wisdom Concludes Rabat Book Fair Showcase with Homage to Islamic Travelogues
House of Wisdom showcased a collection of rare manuscripts and books that highlighted
the contributions of notable Arab explorers and navigators, including Ahmad Ibn Majid
and Ibn Battuta. Among the exhibits was a manuscript titled “The Verses of Ibn Majid,”
a rare collection of poems, verses, and letters by Ibn Majid on maritime literature,
offering significant scientific value due to its previously unpublished poetic texts.
The exhibition also featured “Memorandum for Historians on the Innocence of Ibn
Majid,” a book authored by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,
Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The book provides documented
evidence that exonerates Ibn Majid from claims that he assisted the Portuguese in
reaching and occupying India.
Also on display was a rare manuscript of Ibn Battuta’s “A Masterpiece to Those Who
Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Traveling,” documenting his 30-
year journey across 44 countries. First printed in 1933 by the Amiriya Press in Cairo, the
two-volume work has been translated into Portuguese, French, English, and partially
into German.
The participation further strengthens the HoW’s efforts to enhance Sharjah’s
international cultural presence and highlight Arab and Islamic heritage through its
evolving themes, including travelogues as a gateway to understanding civilisations and
fostering cultural dialogue.