The (The Book of Races) is a renowned Solomonic grimoire attributed to Asif ibn Barkhiya , the legendary vizier to Prophet Sulayman (Solomon). Known as one of the oldest "books of wisdom" or Ilmu Hikmah —with some traditions claiming it dates back 5,000 years—it serves as a foundational text for understanding the unseen world of spirits, jinns, and celestial beings.

: Some sections describe specific initiation rituals, such as inscribing names on clean fabric or using saffron ink to command "ruhanniyah" (spirits). Important Considerations