Religions East

Surah al-Jinn (Arabic: “The Jinn”) is the 72nd chapter of the Noble Quran with 28 verses. The name as well as the topic of this chapter is jinn. Similar to angels, the jinn are spiritual beings invisible to the naked human eye. In the Quran, it is stated that humans are created from the earth and jinn (demon) from smokeless fire in more than one instance.

William Harvey was a prolific masonic scholar of his day. In this essay from 1920 he discusses the importance of the north-east corner of the masonic Lodge to an otherwise unsuspecting candidate. This candidate proceeds to receive lectures and an education from this location, with an emphasis on charity.

Stop shortchanging yourself. In a believer’s life, knowledge is necessary to keep vision clear so people would stand in times of testing. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, but let it be known that God is the giver of gifts and talents. Don’t wait for the necessity to come to you to use what is in your hands.

This book is intended to help young believers get a better understanding of their most precious asset as Christians - their faith - and to establish the power of focused faith in a seasoned believer’s life. In a believer’s life, faith is necessary. Without it, it is impossible to please God. The report of the believer is based on faith. By faith, the elders obtained a good report.