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Freemasonry is also illegal in many Islamic countries and Masonic lodges are sometimes called "Houses of the Devil" by Muslims. <ref>Short page 170</ref> Sultan Mahmut I of Turkey outlawed Freemasonry shortly after the Pope condemned it in 1738. <ref>http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/layiktez1.html</ref>

Freemasonry is also illegal in most Islamic countries, including all but two of the Arab states, and Masonic lodges are sometimes called "Houses of the Devil" by Muslims. <ref>Short page 170</ref> <ref>http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/layiktez1.html</ref> Sultan Mahmut I of Turkey outlawed Freemasonry shortly after the Pope condemned it in 1738. In 1978 the Islamic Jurisdictional College, perhaps the most important important group involved in Islamic law interpretation, issued a statement condemning Freemasonry, and said, "Any Muslim, who affiliates with it, knowing the truth of its objectives, is an infidel to Islam”.

Contrary to popular belief, Freemasons are not taught to 'prefer' other Masons or to do them special favors. They are pledged, however, to come to the assistance of other Masons if they are in need, so long as this does not involve any violation of one's ethical standards or imperil the well-being of the assisting Mason's family.  

Contrary to popular belief, Freemasons are not taught to 'prefer' other Masons or to do them special favors. They are pledged, however, to come to the assistance of other Masons if they are in need, so long as this does not involve any violation of one's ethical standards or imperil the well-being of the assisting Mason's family.