An Islamic Traveler Laments the Muslims’ Indifference to Europe

Source: Travel Report/Personal Journal
Author: Abu Taleb
Time Period: 18th century
Society: India
Political/Social/Economic: Ottoman Empire retreat from Russia, Europe, and Arab lands. Muslims show disinterest in Europe
Purpose: To educate and inform about Europe and his travels
Tone: Author is bitter towards his fellow Muslims
Audience: Muslim scholars/leaders
POV: First (Abu Taleb’s)
Evidence of bias: Yes

Document Analysis By Hagen A
1450-1750