"I saw in this country many things that are contrary to Islam."

"Traveling gives you home in a thousand strange places, then leaves you a stranger in your own land."

"In this country, the women are beautiful, and they do not wear veils. They are skilled in spinning and weaving."

"In Mali, I saw a man eat an entire roasted sheep by himself, and then drink a bucket of sour milk. The people there have stomachs like camels."

"I saw a man in this city who had a pet monkey that was trained to steal things from people's pockets. It was quite amusing to watch."