Master of the Jinn [Paperback]

Irving Karchmar (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 1, 2004

Here is a tale set on the Path of the Heart, a beautifully written mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi Master sends seven companions on a perilous quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world - King Solomon's ring. The legendary seal ring is said to control the Jinn, those terrifying demons of living fire, and in seeking it the companions discover not only the truth of the Jinn, but also the path of Love and the infinite mercy of God.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Bay Street Press (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594577234
• ISBN-13: 978-1594577239
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Irving Karchmar has been a writer, editor and poet for many years, and a darvish of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order since 1992. He resides near New York City and is currently at work on his second novel, a sequel entitled Tale of the Jinn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Bay Street Press (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594577234
• ISBN-13: 978-1594577239
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Master of the Jinn has been translated into seven languages - Indonesian (Sang Raja Jin), Turkish (Cinlerin Efendisi), Russian (Повелитель джиннов - Povelitel dzhinnov), German (Meister der Jinn), Croatian (Gospodar demona), Spanish (El Maestro de los Jinn), and into Malayalam, the language of the Kerala State of India (Jinnukalude Nadhan).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece of Modern Islamic Mysticism February 7, 2005

By Dawoud Kringle

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This story has everything one could want. It in no way conflicts with Sufism and its spirit and beliefs, it is well written, moderatly fast paced, and thrilling and adventurous - something you don't expect from Sufi writings. One walks away from reading this book transformed.

Mr. Karchmar is a genius of Sufi fiction. His work is among the newly forming stages of a tradition of Sufism / Islam in the West.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MORE REAL THAN LIFE! November 11, 2005

By Humble

Format:Paperback

I do not know why the book "Master of the Jinn" is called a Novel. It is definitely more that. It is a tale on the Infinite Mercy of God and I cried towards towards the end of the story! And yes like the characters in the story, my sleep was perturbed and I had strange dreams!

If the book is to be deemed a novel, then since reading Charles Dickens, I have not been kept so captivated and hooked on any other novel. It has definitely a great story line and wonderful real-life characters!

I will not be surprised if one day, the book is adapted to the big screen and emerge as an Hollywood blockbuster exceeding any episode of the Indiana Jones saga! The author has blended real events with fiction in a very original and incisive style at times reminiscent of Khalil Gibran!

Mystic sayings and pearls of wisdom abound and peppers the tale throughout the adventure!

On a personal note, the book answered one of my lingering doubts and I seize the occasion to thank the author for such inspired thoughts that permeate throughout the book!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awe Inspiring Mystical Adventure November 11, 2004

By Poet's Life

Format:Paperback

I loved this book - it's a real tale in the classic sense, and an adventure story - yet the real journey is the spiritual one you take without even knowing you are taking it! A world of truths, a fascinating read, beautifully written, and the desert! What else could one ask for?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A thousand doors of wisdom unlocked June 8, 2007

By Tavis J. Hampton

Format:Paperback

Master of the Jinn is a life-giving tale of self-reflection, awakening, and ultimately, realization of Truth. Despite such spiritually lofty accomplishments, it is surprisingly approachable for the non-initiated and easily digested in a few sittings. Sufism, being a path that cannot be adequately explained through doctrines or discourses is here delivered in the most traditional form: through stories.

In doing so, Irving Karchmar extends the undying legacy of sufi storytelling that has guided humanity (and jinn) through darkness and into light since the dawn of civilization. After reading it, I feel as though a thousand doors of wisdom have opened, each leading to a thousand more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A journey on the path of the Heart! November 7, 2007

By Errin Davenport

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I rarely read fiction, and have never been this excited about a novel
before. If anyone is up to a beautiful and wonderful tale of Magick,
mystics and evocation my friend Irving has written such a masterpiece
"Master of the Jinn!" (Jinn is the root of the word Genie.) It is a
modern Sufi novel that will take you on a journey through the mystical
lands of the Arabian Nights.

Follow the pilgrims of the Soul on a spiritual quest of the path of
the heart, initiated by their master to find The True Temple of
Solomon, and unlock the greatest treasure ever known, (or unknown.)
This book has everything, mystery, visions, Magick, strange dreams, a lost city, bandits, Jinn, memories of the heart, other worldy storms, and so much more.

The insights are incredible! The universal message of Sufi speaks to
all people of all religions of all places in all times. Sufi way is to
Islam as Kabbalah is to Judaism, the esoteric insight of the deeper
truth belonging to no religion. The Pagan* way of the middle east, with
universal teachings and insights that reach across the worlds showing
the One and Only who is not defined by doctrine, dogma or man, but
revealed only in the heart of the seeker.

(* NB- I use "Pagan" in the Pythagorean sense, according to M. P. Hall, "Pythagoras was pagan because he was initiated into 14 of the worlds great mystery traditions, he refused to allow dogma or doctrine define what the divine may or may not be.")

I could not put this down!

Salaam and Shalom! Blessings and peace too all beings, especially those who are suffering and in need of mercy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Master Of The Jinn: A Sufi Novel August 6, 2007

By seeker

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I only wish there were more books like this to read! Words cannot express the joy it brought to my heart.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A sufi story to sooth the soul November 25, 2006

By Entertainment Enlightenment

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This book was not a real page turner for me, and it's hard for me to pinpoint why. I enjoyed the story, the Sufi mysticism, the fanstasy, and the King Solomen mythology. Perhaps it was the characters, which I didn't always identify with. The darvishes in the book tend to do a lot of crying, but the tears, and the causes of the tears did not always move me.

The spiritual messages of the book are good old fashioned stuff, like God is merciful, God is loving, and man should not presume to know the will of God. Beautiful and powerful messages which get repeated maybe a tad too often through the story.

Although I had no problem putting this book down to go do something else, I was always drawn back to it after a short time. Maybe it's not a book to be devoured, but one to be pondered.

Entertainment: 4 stars

Enlightenment: 4 stars

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book November 18, 2012

By Essack

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A great book for those whoe are interested in learning more about Sufis. You will not be disappointed with this book.