He was escorted by von Krempler, who spoke Turkish.[21][19] From 30 March to 10 April, the Mufti visited Zagreb, Sarajevo and Banja Luka to meet senior Muslim leaders and agitate in support of the new division.[19] The Mufti also visited in order to bless and inspect the division.[22] The Mufti insisted, "The most important task of this division must be to protect the homeland and families [of the Bosnian volunteers]; the division must not be permitted to leave Bosnia", but the Germans paid no attention.[23]