Answering Questions Through The Holy Qur'an: Freemasonry and Islam. Can a Muslim be a Freemason?

Freemasonry and Islam. Can a Muslim be a Freemason?

2:204 And of the people (is the one) whose speech pleases you in the life (of) the world, and he calls Allah to witness on what (is) in his heart, and he (is) the most quarrelsome (of) opponents.

(Freemasonry is (wrongly) defined by themselves as “freemasonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols” (Hemming); “Masonry is an art, useful knowledge and learning, and stamps an indelible mark of pre-eminence on its genuine professors, which neither chance, power, nor fortune can bestow” (Preston); “The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race” (George Washington). But these definitions leave people in the dark as to the what, why, and how of Freemasonry)(Allah knows best)

68:9 They wish that you should compromise, so they would compromise.

(According to the article “the truth about Masonry” by Jack R Elliott, Masonic doctrine is very pliable. It is cushioned with allowances for those members who wish to disagree with either or both because the Lodge embraces men of all religions. These allowances also absorb or explain away any accusations brought against Masonic doctrine. So, Masonic philosophy is very inexact, vague in principle and so devious in application. So, Masonry can be defined as a group of men, banded together to advance their personal interests and second, the interests of certain others of their fellowmen. They set as the highest and simplest of these morals “brotherly love” (the brother referred to, however, is a brother Mason))(Allah knows best)

3:85 And whoever seeks other than Islam as religion - then never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be from the losers.

(“the teachings of the Holy Bible and the ancient (pagan) mysteries are accepted alike and constitute their main sources of information. From these they select the principles which most appeal to their desires”. Source: the article “the truth about Masonry” by Jack R Elliott)(In Islam the main source is not the Bible (regarded as corrupted), nor ancient pagan mysteries (regarded as disbelief/man-made). Other than Islam never will be accepted (3:85). “Islam” is an Arabic word meaning “Submission (to God)”. That’s the religion preached by Jesus and all Messengers. According to Luke 22:42, Jesus said “yet not my will, but Yours be done”)(Allah knows best)

34:47 Say, "I do not ask you for any payment, but it is for you. My payment is not but from Allah. And He is a Witness over all things."

(According to Jack R Elliott, “belonging to the lodge is profitable for a number of reasons. Among these is the fact that a Mason is usually better informed that the average person on community and civil affairs. Membership in the Lodge is very useful to those who seek political office, political favor, employment opportunities, business connections, travel accommodations, or a privileged position in the community”. “Membership in the Lodge is a ticket to favoritism in any city or any state or any country, and is a Masonic promise to happiness and prosperity”)(Allah knows best)

74:6 And (do) not confer favor (to) acquire more,

18:5 They do not have any knowledge about it, nor their forefathers. Mighty (is) the word (that) comes out of their mouths. They say not except a lie.

(Not all information is edifying, however. Much error is introduced by the “informed” (Among these is the erroneous teaching about the construction and architecture of King Solomon’s Temple. Illustrative drawings of the structure while very impressive usually show it adorned with object of pagan worship))(Source: article “the truth about Masonry” by Jack R Elliott)(Allah knows best)

9:107 And those who take a mosque (for) harm and disbelief and division among the believers, and as a station for whoever warred against Allah and His Messenger before. And they will surely swear, "we wish only the good." And Allah bears witness that indeed they are liars.

9:12 And if they break their oaths after their treaty and defame your religion, then fight the leaders of disbelief, indeed, their oaths are nothing to them - so that they may cease.

(“In actuality, Masons find that altruistic ideals of the Lodge break down in practice. Brother Masons are not much more trustworthy than the “unenlightened”. Some do not find the oaths they take binding enough to keep them from defrauding even a brother”; “In swearing to give aid and assistance to a brother Mason, an up-right member falls prey to dishonest members of the Lodge and is frequently defrauded. I have found the word of most Masons is just so much wind, and they would not hesitate to defraud if they could do so successfully. They follow Masonic teachings just as far as is conducive to their own gain”)(Source: the article “the truth about Masonry” by Jack R Elliott)(Allah knows best)

3:28 (Let) not the believers take the disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. And whoever does that, then he (has) not from Allah in anything except that you fear from them, (as) a precaution. And Allah warns you (of) Himself, and to Allah is the final return.

5:72 They certainly disbelieve who say, "Indeed Allah - He is the Messiah, the son of Mary." While the Messiah said, "O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Indeed, he who associates partners with Allah, then surely Allah has forbidden Paradise for him, and his abode will be the Fire. And there will be no helpers for the wrongdoers.

(A Muslim cannot be Mason because you cannot take the disbelievers as allies (3:28); and you must be just (5:8), instead of doing masonic favoritism. And you cannot confer favor to acquire more (74:6))(Masons are pagan people, they are fond of pagan symbols, and some of those symbols are sinful; for example, the “all-seeing eye” referring to God, while God is not like His creation)(Allah knows best)

60:8 Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you in the religion and do not drive you out of your homes, that you deal kindly and justly with them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.

(Muslims are to be just, even with non-Muslims (60:8), not only with their own “members”, as Masons might do)(Allah knows best)

5:8 O you who believe, be steadfast for Allah as witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of people prevent you from being just. Be just; it is nearer to piety. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is All-Aware of what you do.

112:1 Say, "He is Allah, the One. 112:2 Allah, the Eternal, the Absolute. 112:3 He neither begets nor is begotten. 112:4 And nor is there to Him any equivalent."

3:110 You are the best of people raised for mankind - enjoining the right and forbidding the wrong and believing in Allah. And if the People of the Book had believed, surely it would have been good for them. Among them are believers, but most of them are defiantly disobedient.

104:2 The one who collects wealth and counts it. 104:3 Thinking that his wealth will make him immortal. 104:4 Nay, he will surely be thrown in(to) the Crusher. 104:5 And what will make you know what the Crusher (is)? 104:6 A Fire kindled (by) Allah,

2:96 And you will surely find them (the) most greedy (of) [the] mankind for life, and (greedier) than those who associate[d] partners. (Each) one of them loves (that) [if] he could be granted a life (of) a thousand year(s). But [that] he should be granted life (will) not remove him from the punishment. And Allah (is) All-Seer of what they do.