Explanation: The people of Mali study the fiqh, which is part of Muslims’ religious law. Ibn Batutta expresses surprise that the genealogy is derived from the maternal side, indicating that this is not a common Muslim practice (A). Although he does not explicitly state that the men do not yield to sexual jealousy, it can be inferred from the fact that women had male friends and companions (C). Likewise, he is surprised at the casual acceptance of such interactions between unrelated members of opposite sexes (D).
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