Mustafa El-Amin; author of bestseller Al-Islam; Christianity; and Freemasonry; now examines what it is about Freemasonry that made most of the founding fathers of America feel the need to embrace it; why is it that so many people of influence (members of Congress; the Supreme Court; judges; politicians)--past and present--have joined and studied the teachings of Freemasonry.
#374352 in Books 2007-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .70 x 6.10l; .85 #File Name: 0930872789261 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Spy princess:Noor Inayat Khan.By azra shahAn inspiring story of a brave girl who took on the task of spying for the British government.Considering the background of Noor;this is all the more inspiring.This story touches your heart and leaves you emotional.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Heroine we never heard ofBy joanne BushswThis story is all the more heartbreaking because it's true. There's no last minute rescue; just a very sad ending; but a story of courage and strength that I cannot forget. Well worth reading15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. AVATAR AND SPYBy Joseph R. Calamia"SPY PRINCESS"; The Life of Noor Inayat Khan was as unique a story as any fictional novel could be. The only difference is ... this story was true. Noor Inayat Khan was born to the union of an American journalist; Ora Ray Baker; and Hazrat Inayat Khan; a descendant from the Tipu Sultan of India who led an uprising against the British in 1799.The author; Shrabani Basu does a superb job of delving both into the mystical side of Noor Khan as well as; the secular side of her life and her work as a spy for British intelligence.Here is a book that portrays a real patriot; and... a real avatar. The reader can not help but see that Noor Khan actually takes on a "Christ figure" in her life as well as in her death. She is "Arjuna" from the Bhagavad-Gita; and at the same time; she emanates the incarnate spirit of a real Joan of Arc.Noor's artistic side is no less impressive. She was a writer of children's books (Twenty Jataka Tales); poetry; and indulged in various classical arts.On the secular side; Noor Khan was an exceptional patriot who becomes a member of the British SOE and was recruited for special assignment behind enemy lines in occupied France (her adopted country); during WWII. She becomes the first female wireless operator to enter France and the last wireless operator in Paris before her betrayal and arrest by the Gestapo.The author indicates that Noor Khan was totally truthful. A fact that may have sealed her fate even while still training in England. During the war; India was struggling for its own independence and was a real possible threat to Britan. When she appeared before a board that would either pass or fail her in on-going spy training; she was asked; what she thought of the Indian situation; and... which side would she support in case of conflict. Ms. Khan told the board she would; if necessary; stand for India against England...after the war with Germany. Despite the disapproving grunts she was still passed on for further training. I can not help but wonder if; the British government sent her into "harms way" knowing... that her survival chances were more than slim.None the less; Noor Inayat Khan chose to follow her path(karma); and like Joan of Arc... met her end and was burned at the martyrs alter.This is a very strong and tragic story; but one that should be read and felt by everyone!
