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Повелитель джиннов (Povelitel dzhinnov - Master of the Jinn)

Irving Karchmar (Goodreads Author),

Ирвинг Карчмар

3.92 · Rating details · 336 ratings · 54 reviews

Мистический приключенческий роман о путешествии в мир джиннов, которое является духовным странствием в поисках высшей истины. Автор книги — дервиш одного из суфийских братств, что придает повести документальную точность в описании быта и поведения суфиев, а также многообразных методов воздействия мастеров пути на учеников.

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Hardcover, Russian Translation of Master of the Jinn: A Sufi Novel, 258 pages

Published 2012 by Москва Риэлетивеб (first published September 1st 2004)

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Jan 21, 2014 Tim rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: islam, novels, islam-sufism

Layer upon layer of symbolism is woven into the fabric of the narrative in this book and that is almost to its detriment. It feels like the story is cut short at times, like more could have been said, or better that the story is forced in order to include some of the symbolism. Yet for all the symbols, there is not one mention of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) (outside of the index where the Prophet is referenced in the definitions of "Shahadah" and "Imam").

The lack of the presence of Muhammad i ...more

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Mar 12, 2008 Diah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommended to Diah by: Dimas

A best friend of mine gave me an interesting book one day, titled "Sang Raja Jin". I left the book on my table, waiting to be read, when my brother took the book and read it first. While reading the book, he continually uttered the word "nice!" which then aroused my curiosity.

I finally dared myself to read the book. My first impression was that it was very poetic. I felt that the translator of the book was very adept in keeping the elegance of the sentences in it.

However, I believed that a messa A best friend of mine gave me an interesting book one day, titled "Sang Raja Jin". I left the book on my table, waiting to be read, when my brother took the book and read it first. While reading the book, he continually uttered the word "nice!" which then aroused my curiosity.

I finally dared myself to read the book. My first impression was that it was very poetic. I felt that the translator of the book was very adept in keeping the elegance of the sentences in it.

However, I believed that a message coming from the heart will be received by heart, and lingers in the heart even after it has taken a different form of language.

Irvin Karchmar, the author of the book, has exquisitely wrote the book in great detail, which enabled me, a person with shallow thought, to understand even the most abstract aspects of the book. I believed once more God has beneficently revealed a message to me.

I could actually experience the story, that sometimes it seemed like I was walking together with the Sheikh, Ishaq, Captain, and the other characters, even feeling that I was one of the Jinn in the story. I was able to feel the existence of myself from the beginning to the end of this heart-touching story.

Sometimes I had to stop and contemplate on the messages, and once a while I could not help shedding a tear or two when reminded that I am no greater being than the commonly evil-portrayed Jinn. Then I realized that I often walk with my chin held up high, drowned in the worldly bliss thinking that I have a joyful life but it turned out that all is just temporal.

Mr. Karchmar succeeded in reminding me that I have an Eternal Lover, the Merciful and the Beneficent. I was preoccupied in the world without knowing that everything that I love in the world will eventually be gone. He made me feel my long lost feeling.. My greatest longing of my life.

I personally am reluctant to state whether the story is fiction or non-fiction. One thing for sure is that it felt real, Mr. Irving's love and moreover the Divine love.

This book will soothe all seekers that are filled with yearning in every corner of their hearts. That we are not alone, we are One.. ...more

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Sep 08, 2011 Errin Davenport rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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 T ...more

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Jan 06, 2011 Halik rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, fiction

Popularly described as 'sufi' fiction the tale is set in a modern day setting but barely collides with the modern world. The story takes place in deserts and in sufi retreats and ancient cities.

I thought the plot could have been more detailed and the characters fleshed out. And this story would have been so much better if Karchmar had slowed down and taken care to focus on bringing it to life a little more. As it is, it all feels a little rushed and this takes away a sense of depth that could ha ...more

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Dec 01, 2009 MeL rated it really liked it · review of another edition

this book was recommended by a friend of mine... actually, i borrowed this book from her. After she told me about this book, i just can't wait to read it. after quite some time this book already on my hand, i finally read it.

Remind me that true love only for ALLAH SWT. that He is above everything...

and the story about King Solomon including the Jin is very interesting! makes me want to know more...

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Jul 10, 2016 Nadia Fadhillah rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: borrowed

Ini buku yang genrenya jarang aku baca, tapi ternyata hangat sekali di hati. Mungkin bagi orang-orang yang hanya melihat dari covernya, buku ini akan disangka penuh takhayul tentang dunia jin, dan sebagainya. Tapi isinya sebenarnya tidak begitu.

Buku ini tentang sekelompok sufi dan guru besarnya, seorang Qutb, yang mencintai Tuhan dan membiarkan cinta Tuhan mengalir pada diri mereka. Buku ini sebagian besar memang tentang Islam, tapi di dalamnya menegaskan, bahwa nasrani, yahudi, islam, sebenarny Ini buku yang genrenya jarang aku baca, tapi ternyata hangat sekali di hati. Mungkin bagi orang-orang yang hanya melihat dari covernya, buku ini akan disangka penuh takhayul tentang dunia jin, dan sebagainya. Tapi isinya sebenarnya tidak begitu.

Buku ini tentang sekelompok sufi dan guru besarnya, seorang Qutb, yang mencintai Tuhan dan membiarkan cinta Tuhan mengalir pada diri mereka. Buku ini sebagian besar memang tentang Islam, tapi di dalamnya menegaskan, bahwa nasrani, yahudi, islam, sebenarnya turun untuk meyakinkan manusia tentang ketuhanan yang tunggal, yang menguasai dan mengatur semuanya. Hangat sekali 'kesufian' ini.

Suatu malam, kelompok sufi ini kedatangan tamu, seorang profesor Yahudi bersama putrinya, dan seorang lelaki Yahudi muda, anggota Mossad. Mereka meminta pertolongan Sang Qutb, yang merupakan mantan profesor dari profesor ini, untuk mencari makna dari benda purbakala yang mereka temukan. Benda purbakala ini memberi petunjuk keberadaan cincin sakti Sulaiman, yang bisa membuat pemegangnya menguasai dunia manusia dan dunia jin. Lagi-lagi Qutb yang bijaksana mengingatkan, bukan cincin itu yang sakti, itu hanyalah cincin biasa. Namun rahmat dan berkah Allah yang besarlah yang membuat cincin itu bisa seperti itu. Ah, aku rindu sekali pemimpin Islam yang seperti ini.

Lalu dimulailah petualangan pencarian cincin itu. Dari Jerusalem, mereka melakukan perjalanan ke barat, menaiki kapal untuk mengarungi laut, dan mendarat untuk menusuk jantung gurun sahara. Badai-badai pasir yang ajaib membuka kota-kota lama yang selama ini tertimbun, dan membuka gerbang antara dunia manusia dan dunia jin. Ibukota Jinnistan terbuka, dan mereka harus berhadapan dengan Sang Raja Jin.

Nah apakah terjadi pertarungan mengerikan antara manusia dengan jin? Haha, silakan baca bukunya untuk mencari tahu kelanjutannya. Buku ini memberiku pemahaman yang berbeda mengenai dunia jin. Bahwa mereka kurang lebih sama seperti manusia, ada yang baik, ada yang jahat. Manusia takut pada mereka karena ketidaktahuannya, begitu juga mereka bisa saja takut pada manusia. Ada jin yang muslim dan shalat, ada jin yang memegang dan menjalankan ajaran yahudi. Yang terpenting adalah, buku ini memberi kehangatan tentang Islam yang kuanut. Bahwa bagaimana aku memandang keyakinanku pada Tuhanku, bagaimana aku berdoa dan meminta, ternyata nggak salah. Meski apa yang kulihat di tivi-tivi justru menunjukkan sebaliknya. Aku sungguh merindukan membaca Islam dari buku-buku yang hangat, bukan Islam yang kulihat dari tivi-tivi.

Cara penceritaan buku ini mengingatkanku pada The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho, yang sangat peka terhadap pertanda. Buku ini peka terhadap jalan yang Tuhan tunjukkan pada orang-orang yang telah dipilihnya. Worth reading.
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Dec 31, 2010 Tarum rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

Saya mengira akan menemukan kisah-kisah para auliya pejalan tasawuf ketika membaca judul ‘Master of the Jinn : A Sufi Novel’. Ternyata yang saya dapati adalah kisah fantasi mistik. Rasanya penggunanan kata Sufi yang kurang tepat, karena menurut saya pribadi, Sufisme dunia spiritual tidak ada hubungan langsung dengan mistisme. Cukup dengan judul Master of the Jinn, akan lebih baik. Oleh Penerbit Kayla Pustaka, judul terjemahan Indonesianya menjadi ‘Sang Raja Jin : Novel tentang Cinta, Doa, dan Im ...more

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Nov 15, 2010 Sharon Buchbinder rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: jinn

This story has taken me by delighted surprise. What I thought would be a spiritual piece (based on the cover)is a historical mystery wrapped in legends and myths. I look forward to finishing this book to see where the author leads me.

Beginning of the story was strong. I was intrigued by the myths of my favorites Solomon, Sheba, Jinn, all told through the lenses of both Islamic and Jewish cultures. So much in common, so much to learn from each other.

The craft of the book--perhaps lost in translat ...more

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Jan 06, 2008 Skylar Burris rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: islam

Take a healthy dose of spiritual reflection, infuse some elements of fantasy, sprinkle in some extra-Biblical legends, and you might have something like Master of the Jinn. The book contains lengthy segments of spiritual instruction and in many respects reads like a devotional, and therefore it may not appeal to someone without an interest in mystical Islam, or at least in religious mysticism in general. (A glossary of religious terms would have been a helpful addition to the novel.) Yet Master ...more

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Sep 16, 2009 Bintang Pramodana rated it liked it · review of another edition

buku ini awalnya cukup bagus dan menghanyutkan. sebagaimana novel2 beraroma sufisme lainnya, ide2nya kadang mengganggu pikiran. walaupun begitu buku ini juga penuh dengan puisi2 romantis khas sufi2 terkenal seperti Jalaludin Rumi.

namun, dari segi cerita, buku ini cukup datar. pencarian Cincin Sulaiman dan Raja Iblis-nya berlangsung datar2 saja walaupun sebenarnya mungkin bisa dibuat lebih menarik.

bagaimanapun, buku ini tetap memberikan kesegaran yang berbeda karena saya jarang sekali membaca buk ...more

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Aug 06, 2013 Heruka Heruka rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Novel yang cukup membingungkan pada awalnya, karena kita terus dibuat mencari-cari arah cerita akan dibawa kemana. dan semua itu baru bisa terjawab pada halaman 150an lebih. sayang, pas arah cerita sudah kita tahu dan genre yang diinginkan penulis sudah kita nikmati, novel ini masih terasa setengah-setengah. penulis rasanya bingung menaruh tema spiritual atau fantasi untuk digarap. ia menaruh dua tema ini pada proposri yang sama besar. tapi sayang keduanya tidak ada yang mencapai puncak. spiritu ...more

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Jun 01, 2010 Fiary rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Setelah lebih dari satu setengah tahun novel ini anteng di rak, tergerak tangan ini untuk membukanya dan terketuk hati untuk membacanya.
Sungguh Novel perjalanan spiritual, sufistik yang sangat indah.
Pencerahan yang menyejukkan, penuh tutur yang bernas, memaknai hakikat Cinta yang begitu indah.

Awalnya, membaca novel ini membawa kembara kita dalam perjalanan tim arkeolog dalam pencarian cincin Sulaiman…, kemudian perlahan dihadapkan dan disadarkan pada betapa Agungnya Sang Maha Pencipta yang Maha ...more

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Aug 05, 2014 Rizki rated it liked it · review of another edition

In my opinion, this is a philosophy book. I think my knowledges is still not enough to completely understanding many Syaikh's words and the hidden meaning of the author's mind.

This novel is a kind of adventure's genre aswell, I wish the author make a longer bright plot,especially when they are in Genie's world. It could be a great adventure's novel actually. ...more

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Nov 13, 2008 Nora rated it liked it · review of another edition

It is well-written, inspiring, with wonderful characters. Mystic sayings and pearls of wisdom abound the tale of self-reflection, awakening and ultimately, realization of Truth. It was also suprisingly approachable and easily digested in a few sittings. Sufism, is delivered through stories, thus reflecting into our inner self.

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Jan 05, 2008 Ryan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: vital-books

...the path of Love is now the hope of men and Jinn alike."

Update: 3/2008

After rereading this I am even more in love with it. The feel of the book changes after a few reads, and it feels more real and immediate. I think this is an important book for anyone trying to understand the practice of making spiritual journeys, and what it means to pursue meditation and contemplation in this age. ...more

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Sep 29, 2010 Aditya Sylvana rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Maybe because I had such great expectation -due to some great reviews- when I started to read it, I was kind of disappointed. The story was simple, lack the depth to be called a mystery. However, I kind of like the way it was written, very eloquent and poetic. The Indonesian translation is great too - well done Triwibowo and Salahuddien!!

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Jul 10, 2009 R.Z. rated it liked it · review of another edition

I expected more depth than I got from this novel since it advertises itself as a Sufi novel. The story is okay and if you enjoy fantasy with a bit of a religious twist, you'll like it. There are lots of philosophical quotes and ideas as the little company of darvishes proceeds on its journey toward the miraculous finding of Solomon's ring. Illustrations are nice. ...more

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Apr 29, 2013 Irving Karchmar rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Shelves: favorites, i-love-these-books

An excellent and engaging folk-tale like translation of the classic Master of the Jinn, a Sufi adventure novel and mystical journey on the Path of Love.

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May 23, 2011 Miftakh Zein rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I love this book...

I remember my syekh when i read this book.

Buku yang penuh dengan nuansa spiritual dan mistik. Saya sudah berkali-kali membaca buku ini. Dan masih tetap berasa indah...

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Apr 22, 2013 Sadaf Abdoel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

An amazing spiritual journey. An inward and outward journey of self discovery, trials, tribulations and a beautiful evolution of the soul. I recommend this book. I could not put the book down.

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Sep 04, 2018 Mike Kanner rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I'm not sure if the author wanted to make a fictional account of religious tenets (as advertised) or an adventure novel. It didn't quite make it on either level.

The religious part was confusing. I couldn't tell if the argument being discussed is a major tenet, a minor tenet, or the interpretation of the characters.

A ring found by a Mossad officer while lost on a mysterious mission was a great plank upon which to build an adventure story. Add a possible link to King Solomon and a meeting with t ...more

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Jun 21, 2019 Shanzey rated it did not like it · review of another edition

"We both prostrated ourselves before his threshold"
"Salaam! She said softly, and held my shoulders as she kissed my cheeks."
The start of the book was was strong even fascinating but when the story get to this point i couldn't read it further. This goes against Islamic values prostration and boy girl kissing each other living together in khanqah cant regard it as a Sufi novel. ...more

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Apr 11, 2019 Naima rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A delightful mystery

On this, my fifth reading of this book, it still, baffles, warms and enlightens. The story and characters grow as I grow. And I look forward to the day when the light of love blends all hearts in Jerusalem. As salaam alaikum...Shalom alekim.

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Jan 17, 2019 Yolanda Suciati rated it really liked it · review of another edition

a heart warming😊

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May 14, 2020 Moiz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A wonderfully simple story finding its complexity in the subtext. The historical references add greatly to the authenticity of the actions and is extremley well researched.

This book also functions as a very literal glimpse into the inner workings of a sufi order. Whilst creating a narrative it is often necessary to take some personal liberties which the author sometimes does. (Actions of characters often dont allign with the character but take on the necessary role of the story)

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Jul 30, 2015 Steve Cran rated it really liked it · review of another edition

An entertaining novel that is a quick enjoyable read. however, I would not venture that this will become some time honored classic. None the less it does offer a window into thee mystical world of Sufi Islam. interspersed through out the book are bits of wisdom and quotes from various sufi masters. The way of Allah is love and not only is Islam holy but so is Judaism and Christianity. What we have here is more than a tale of Sufi mystics and jinn haunting humans, we have here ann exercise of ind An entertaining novel that is a quick enjoyable read. however, I would not venture that this will become some time honored classic. None the less it does offer a window into thee mystical world of Sufi Islam. interspersed through out the book are bits of wisdom and quotes from various sufi masters. The way of Allah is love and not only is Islam holy but so is Judaism and Christianity. What we have here is more than a tale of Sufi mystics and jinn haunting humans, we have here ann exercise of individuals from different backgrounds working together for the common good.

The story starts off sort of in the middle before going into the beginning. Ishaq is wandering the Sahara desert after being separated from his travel companions.. Hot and weary he wanders the desert in search of water, he becomes aware that even the animals pray to god.

Interestingly enough the story begins in somewhat modern Jerusalem, more precisely in the old city. A khaniqa or Sufi school is established in Jerusalem, and Ishaq goes searching for his teacher. In the market the Master Hayd is searching for a special coffee for some very special guests that will be attending the khaniqa that evening. On the way back from shopping Ishaq learns some spiritual lessons from a beggar in Jerusalem's streets.

That evening the Khaniqa holds a feast and three distinguished guests appear, three Israeli Jews. Dr. Shlomo Freeman is a professor at Hebrew University and is a former student of Master Hayd. Freeman's daughter Rebecca comes and so does a mossad officer who is involved with something archaeological. THe Mossd agent was in the Sahara on some mission when he stumbled onto a cave with a corpse holding a cylinder . The cylinder is written in ancient Hebrew or more appropriately called the Canaanite scripts. First he goes to Dr. Freeman and then Dr. Freeman goes to the Sufi master.

This of course leads to an adventure in the desert for Ishaq, two other students and the Israelis. Guided by the beggar from Jerusalem they take a ship to Algiers and embark with the aid of the Tuareg and Berbers to a place buried in the sands of the Sahara. The city of the Jinn. What follows is not much of an adventure but rather a tale of redemption for all of mankind and the Jinn if they want to take it.

The strong points of this story is that it shows Jews and Muslims working together and learning from each other. Combining the lore from both religions they are able to solve mysteries and problems. It shows venerated rabbis giing prophecy pertinent to Islamic issues. Both paths are holy. Yet I would debate a few facts mentioned in the book. Number one the Shamir was not a stone, according to Jewish lore , but rather it was a worm that ate stones in order to build the Jewish temple as steel and Iron could not be used. Tadmor is in Syria not North Africa. I am not sure King Solomon built the city for Queen Sheba and if he did would it not bee located in Arabia.

I have long known or suspected that people beside Muslims can join Sufi orders and be intiated with a symbolic conveserion. Why all the Israeli Jews involved end up converting instead of keeping their religion smacks of some propaganda , like promoting sufism. Too bad a Rabbi could not have accompanied these guys and in addition to converting Jews to Sufism there could have been some Muslims converting to Judaism ...more

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Jul 22, 2015 Nisa Rahmah rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, fantasy

Sebenarnya cerita ini cukup menarik. Namun karena biasnya fakta ataukah justru ini hanyalah cerita fiksi fantasi membuat saya bingung bagian mana yang masuk ke dalam ranah fiksi mana yang benar-benar fakta (dan bisa dibuktikan secara ilmiah kebenarannya). Anggaplah ini hanya bagian dari cerita fantasi, sebenarnya cukup unik, mengambil kisah dari para kaum sufi Qalandar yang rupanya cukup terkenal (saya saja yang kudet dan baru tahu ada tarekat semacam ini). Saya baca di Geography of Bliss, bahka ...more

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Feb 13, 2011 Euisry Noor rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiksi-luar-negeri, novel, spiritual, terjemahan

Hm... alurnya lambat di awal hingga ke tengah, tadi maunya kasih rating 3 bintang aja, tapi setibanya di bagian Negeri Jin sampai akhir, aku mulai lebih antusias lagi, tak bisa berhenti karena mulai asyik menyimak kisahnya Irving Kachmar ini. Awalnya ga ngerti cerita mau bakal dibawa kemana, apakah petualangan ini bakal tentang mencari peninggalan Raja Sulaiman yang hilang, berhubung diawal dibahas tentang Cincin Sulaiman yang bersegel bintang segi enam itu, plus analisis-analisis Professor Free ...more

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Dec 08, 2011 ana rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiksi-terjemahan, milik-saya

Pengetahuan terbesar adalah pengetahuan yang diiringi rasa takut.

Al-Hikam (Kitab Kebijaksanaan), Ibnu Athaillah

Itu adalah salah satu petikan quote yang banyak diselipkan di buku ini. Quote yang diatas adalah salah satu quote kesukaan saya (info ga penting). Buku ini bersudut pandang seorang anggota tarekat sufi yang berfungsi sebagai pencatat di sebagian besar cerita.

Menurut saya, cerita di buku ini indah, seindah cinta yang diberikan oleh-Nya kepada manusia walau manusia sering melupakan-Nya. ...more

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Jul 20, 2014 Nadira Syahidah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What a great book! Pertama kali beli buku ini lagi dan lagi karena terhipnotis sama judul dan cover nya. Judul nya "Sang Raja Jin. Petualangan Menemukan Cincin Nabi Sulaiman." Wah sinopsis sih belakangan, yang penting beli dulu. When I read it ternyata bahasa nya agak berat kalo buat teenagers, kayaknya ini bacaan young adult. Tapi pas lama kelamaan, dibuat nangis juga sama novel ini. Disini banyak menjelaskan tentang ke Esa-an, cinta, rahmat, dan kasih sayang Ilahi. Tersentuh banget, apalagi ke ...more

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I have been a writer, editor, and poet for many years, and a darvish of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order since 1992. I am the author of Master of the Jinn, a Sufi novel and mystical adventure tale on the Sufi path of Love, and also write the Darvish blog at http://darvish.wordpress.com. ...more