Ibn Jubayr's *Rihla* (Journey) is a pivotal medieval Arabic travelogue offering a vivid first-hand account of the author's pilgrimage to Mecca and his subsequent travels through Egypt, the Hejaz, Iraq, Syria, Sicily, and other parts of the Islamic world between 1183 and 1185 CE. This seminal work provides invaluable insights into the social, political, and cultural conditions of the 12th century, detailing religious customs, daily life, architecture, and the state of Islamic governance during the Ayyubid period. Ibn Jubayr’s meticulous observations and eloquent prose make his *Rihla* an indispensable source for historians and a captivating read for anyone interested in medieval travel and Islamic civilization.