Islam and Freemasonry

Are Freemasonry and Islam compatible? A paper by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore, District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE.
....Islam has been much in the limelight these days. I have been diligent in attending to my duties as both, a Mason and a Muslim and have come to realise that Islam and Masonry are indeed compatible. Freemasonry may even be considered complementary to Islam as its principles only go to reinforce a Muslim brother’s own faith; contrary to the misconceptions widely held among my Muslim brethren from various sects. The distrust perhaps arises from the fact that masonic symbols are derived from segments of the Old Testament such as the Temple of King Solomon, which gives the uninstructed world the erroneous impression that masons are Zionists...

A Guide for the New Esoteric Freemason

This paper supports that esotericism is a legitimate element of the Freemasonry and exists by design, and that Freemasonry is the inheritor of a great wealth of secret knowledge which has been encoded in our rituals, symbols, and traditions. It argues that many Blue Lodges are not equipped to Mentor the new Mason who expresses esoteric interests in the Craft. This paper also presents a description of what constitutes Esoteric Masonic practice, identifies reading materials (a topical list) for esoteric study, and provides a suggested curriculum (linked to the topical reading lists)which provides the new Esoteric Mason with a thorough course of study.

Freemasonry and the End of Humanism

Is Freemasonry still relevant ideologically, intellectually and philosophically in a postmodern world? A paper by Bro. Darren Lorente, St. Mary Islington Lodge #5451, United Grand Lodge of England.

Double-Headed Eagle

Alchemical symbolism of the Double-Headed Eagle, one of the most prevalent emblems of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. A paper by Bro. Gregory H. Peters 32, Burlingame Lodge No. 400, Grand Lodge of California, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Burlingame. A look at the historical usage of the Double-Headed Eagle and an examination of the underlying Alchemical and Hermetic symbolism.

The Misticism of the Royal Arch

The title of this paper does not imply that mysticism is confined in Freemasonry to the Royal Arch alone, and that there is none in the Craft degrees. On the contrary, as the First Principal informs the newly exalted Royal Arch candidate, the degree he has just taken is but a completion of the Third degree in Craft Masonry, thus inferring that the Royal Arch is an integral part of Craft Masonry and, therefore, the conclusion of the latter’s mystical teaching.

Pilgrimage: A Journey Towards Light by Julian Rees

Craft in Spirit Quarterly Column. Julian Rees is the PS Review of Freemasonry Columnist

An exploration of Monastic and Masonic Orders

Three challenging similarities: an exploration of Monastic and Masonic Orders by Bro. Karel Musch, Middelpunt Lodge 280, Grand East of The Netherlands

Scottish Chemistry

Survey of Alchemical Symbols in the Lodge of Perfection of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. By W Bro Russell R. Boedeker, 32.

Masonic Humour & Jokes

Do you believe that Freemasonry should be fun? If so then this is the right link for you! Enjoy.

The Working Tools of Freemasonry in a Roman Altar

dated beginnings of the 1st century A.D.
Altar of Lucius Alfius Statius. Funerary Monument.

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