Alexandria and performed Hajj, then entered Iraq. This is supported by the fact that Ibn Tumart had already passed puberty by several years, which confirms his eagerness to perform the Hajj, as was customary for the people of the Maghreb. Most Maghrebi students of knowledge who travel to the East do not postpone their Hajj until their return, but rather perform it beforehand or during their stay, at least for a short period. This is what we infer from Ibn Khallikan's statement: "He performed Hajj and resided in Mecca for a short while."

Provencal believed that Ibn Tumart did not perform the Hajj because historians did not refer to him by the title of "Hajji." He attributed this to political and material reasons. This statement seems far from the truth, considering the confirmations from historians and the intense religious fervor that makes it unimaginable for him to have missed the Hajj. The absence of the title "Hajji" does not prove he did not perform Hajj, as it is a popular title that historians do not often use. Ibn Tumart was known by more famous titles such as Al-Mahdi and Al-Imam.

In Syria and Iraq: Only Al-Marrakushi mentioned Ibn Tumart's visit to Syria, stating: "It was said that he met Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali in Syria during his asceticism. God knows best."

Ibn Khaldun, Al-'Ibar: 30/465. Ibn Al-'Arabi's journey to the East began in the year 485 AH, and his return was in the year 491 AH. He performed Hajj in the year 491 AH.

See: Ammar Talbi, The Kalamic Views of Abu Bakr Ibn Al-'Arabi: 25/10.

Ibn Khallikan is attributed with saying that Ibn Tumart resided in Mecca for a long time.

Provencal, Ibn Tumart and Abd Al-Mu'min Ibn Ali: 33/245. Al-Marrakushi, Al-Mu'jib: 35/170.