[Tariqas] Re: Master of the Jinn review in Sufism magazine

[IrvingK57 at aol.com]

Salaam Dear Brothers and Sisters:
       The first review of Master of the Jinn: A Sufi Novel has come out in a 
magazine, and Sufism magazine, no less. Alhamdulillah!  Please forgive me for 
mentioning my own work again, but as brothers and sisters, we share each 
others' joys and sorrows. Here is the review:

                                     from Sufism: An Inquiry

Master of the Jinn is captivating story told through the eyes of Ishaq, a 
scribe and faithful student to his Master on the Path. The story revolves around 
a journey that begins when Ishaq's modern-day Sufi Master sends seven 
companions on a quest for King Solomon's ring...said to control the Jinn, often 
described as terrifying demons of living fire. As the companions venture forward on 
their journey seeking the ring, they discover not only the truth of the Jinn, 
but each one learns many lessons about the Path of Love. The story combines 
elements of adventure, fantasy, and mysticism, along with profound teachings 
about the teacher-student relationship.
       On on level, the plot develops the story of how the seven companions 
lives intersect to be called to the journey. The author weaves together the 
stories of their lives as seen through the eyes of the narrator, Ishaq, who 
brings his devotion to his Sufi Master and his vulnerable humanity together in a 
compelling story that will resonate deeply with any reader familiar with the 
Path of Love and will be compelling to readers interested in the Path of Sufism. 
The story not only has an action-packed plot, but weaves together hidden 
meanings along with traditional storytelling. The elements of fantasy and mysticism 
are also compelling and transform the story from simply a fantasy adventure 
to one of profound meanings and hidden messages about the Path of Love; the 
story also teaches about the demands and rewards to those who strive to follow 
the Path.
Mary Granick - SUFISM: An Inquiry Magazine  (Vol. XII, No. 2),  2005

Ya Haqq,

Irving
http://www.masterofthejinn.com 


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