The Americans, with the exception of the Hamla, were Christians and understood the religion of Islam. And the strength of the Africans was in their knowledge of navigation and astronomy, geography, their desire for trade and commerce, and their love of travel. The poet said: "Indeed, the people told me, and they were truthful, That in them, the traveler is praised. If reaching my goal were possible by staying in one place, The sun would not follow its course around the earth." And another said: "So reduce your travel for wealth, And abandon the lowlands and palaces. For the inhabitants of their lands, Are like the inhabitants of graves. Were it not for travel, the pearls of the seas Would not rise to the surface." And Al-Hariri said: "The hardship of the land and the position Is more beloved to me than the position itself." And another said: "Then travel abroad diligently, For he who intends to stay in his land will be humiliated. He remains despised until he becomes a leader." And he said: "Awaken from great patience, for He who is patient does not fear poverty. And a person does not achieve greatness in his land Like a falcon that does not hunt in its nest. It is known that pearls and musk are not honored unless they leave their homeland And their origin. And all of this does not contradict the fact that love of one's homeland is part of faith, because the intention is tourism and seeking the means of livelihood. This does not prevent a person from being attached to his homeland and birthplace, for this is a natural instinct. The poet said: "O you who are far from your homeland, Alone, weeping over your sorrow."