The purpose of the rihla is to
a. instruct potential converts on the principles of Islam.
b. describe the different routes a pilgrim may take on his way to Mecca.
c. serve as a guide for Muslims on the hajj pilgrimage including descriptions of the most important rituals to perform at Mecca.
d. provide a translation of the Quran into various languages.
e. provide a sociopolitical description of each region a pilgrim traveled through on his way to Mecca.
c
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