Even so, the work offers unique insights into the life, commerce, customs, religion, and politics of the lands Ibn Battuta visited, especially those of the medieval Islamic world.
Sellegipoolest on teos ainukordne sissevaade elulaadi, äritegevusse, tavadesse, religiooni ja poliitikasse eriti just keskaja islamimaailma maades, kus Ibn Battuta käis.