A most important instrument regarding the complex structure of Man is the vehicle termed the heart. The question may arise about the location and functionality of the heart, but just as man struggles with the intricacies of the soul, so he also struggles with understanding the heart center and its reflective qualities that link to the vibrational device of the mind. The heart instrument, during the sacred evolutionary process that takes place within the womb, is the first to be formed in the organ structure of the Asiatic creation. This fact, known by scientists, reveals the mystic truth that the heart is the beginning center of form and is the location of seed of perfection (spirit) in Man. This dimension of truth suggests that within the depths of the heart center lays the divine spark that animates and connects all in existence and beyond. This is supported by the Moorish teachings that state that the closest place to find ALLAH is within the heart of Man, which represents the deepest and most sacred aspect of Man.

Through constant study of self, the Moorish Scientist learns to consider the devotion of the esoteric heart center as the most important place to develop for spiritual realization. This is supported by the ancient parables that teach how the posession of a calcified heart center closes Man from ALLAH because he closes himself from his fellow Man. This is expressed in the Gnostic texts of 1 John 4:20-21 when it says � “If someone says, “I Love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” As encouraged by the teachings of Noble Drew Ali, the statement of “learn to love instead of hate” has a greater meaning to the adept seeking admittance into the mysteries of higher consciousness evolution.

Love, the primordial substance of eternal life, is not found in any exterior temple of Man on the Earth plane nor does it dwell in the atmospheric heavens above, but it is found in the depths of the inner sanctum sanctorum of Man. The “light of the world” is the Asiatic lantern that burns with the oil of patience, understanding and self-sacrifice. The question then arises, “whom should man love and in what manner should man love?” The action of “Love” is expressed by man�s intent to draw himself/herself closer to the vibration of love, whether it be through the love of art, social service, music, the study of nature, psychology or the universe. The excuse is first created by an intoxication of feeling or attraction, but with training, guidance, and instruction, that energy is then directed not to the physical entity or expression, but to the underlying nucleus of all that exists: ALLAH.

The first lesson, for Man, is the awakening of the heart center and the magnetic flow of its inner expression. This becomes the purification process by which the heart is cleansed, as it exercises the activeness of love and divine intent. The infinite dimensions of the heart acts as a vehicle for the Asiatic creations to see the inner and outer worlds of the hierarchical command � John 12:2 “In my Father�s house are many mansions…” However, the mystic adept knows, as fact, that the science of the “giving of one�s self” is the ultimate expression of “Love” as the title of “Moslem” is esoterically defined as “one who submits to the Universal Laws of ALLAH through the divine expression of Love;” for how else could one submit to the will of the Most High God, but without first “Loving” ALLAH without the fear of the demise of the ego-self. This is the initiatic state of transforming from “submitting the will of ALLAH” to “becoming the will of ALLAH.” This is the esoteric symbolism of tithing as there is nothing else to give ALLAH other than yourself.

This “Will” is esoterically revealed in the Quran of Mecca when it says “kun faya kun,” be and it became. This action of the above mentioned phenomena represents how manifestation came into existence as an answer to the “Will” that expressed itself in the logos of “Be.” This phenomena not only exemplifies the origin of creation, but the “being” of creation and its manifestation (s). That power remains latent within the occult heart chamber of Man: the dwelling place of ALLAH.

Through the study of the spiritual dimensions of psychology, the adept learns to recognize its Overself counterpart, the preexistent higher intelligence within the seven vehicles of the Overself hierarchy. This area in the initiatic experience allows the pure ones to acclimate them selves with the photonic language of geometric programs, which connects the signature frequency of pure love with the many spiritual vehicles working with the divine programs of ALLAH that act as food for the higher vehicles of consciousness. The blossoming process of the mystic rose, in essence, symbolizes the unfolding of the heart center in Man. As Man works upward on onward to his/her hour of graduation, the body of Truth, vibrating to the signature frequency of Ana l’ Haqq, transforms Man into a living scroll of truth, charged with light to be delivered to the throne of ALLAH. This is the purpose of Love.

This is nothing romantic, nothing passive, delicate or weak; but something with divine coordinates to the most power, majestic and noble expression in the known and unknown Universe � this is the “action” of Moorish Science.

- Grand Sheik: Zothyrius Ali El

The initiation methodology of ancient Moorish Science was designed to provide the necessary instruction and guidance for the use of the tools that would lead the apprentice toward mastery of the physical, mental/psyche (soul) and spiritual planes. These keys, for the higher functions and laws of the universe, were imprinted, via frequency, into the minds of the adepts to foster the understanding of the greater gnosis that created, governed and guided the universe and its cosmic cycles. The elect, of the “visible order” of the “Revealers of Light,” that encompassed this great body of knowledge were termed, by the ancients, “the ones that death had forgotten.” Names and titles for these elect illuminaries differed depending upon the language and degree (phase of consciousness) earned by worthy initiates and adepts of the Mysteries of ALLAH. An example of this can be found in the title and seat of Melchizedek and Imhotep. In Hebrew, Melchizedek is defined as the King of Righteousness and Peace (Hebrews 7:1-3), just as Imhotep is defined in the Khemite (Egyptian) mysteries as the King of Peace. This seat, power and title, like most attainment phases in the “Hierarchical Command,” is available for those worthy entities that have completed their phase work in their respective consciousness quadrants. This is evidenced by the (allegorical) initiation of Yehoshua (Jesus) the Christ into the ancient order of Melchizedek as mentioned in the book of Hebrews 7:15-24.

As revealed in the previously mentioned biblical verses, it is noted that Yehoshua (Jesus) was documented as having taken an oath. Unlike the mundane oath and obligations taken by those of the “lower life” degree system, the ancient oath referred to in the Universe Mysteries, obligates the initiate to not divulge or transmit the higher “programs of ALLAH” contained in select cosmic keys; as it could be detrimental to the lesser consciousness entities; for the knowledge of the greater gnosis could cause the lesser consciousness entities to place themselves on the path of self destruction. An example of this is seen in the movie “Bruce Almighty” when Jim Carry�s character misused the godlike power, as given to him by Morgan Freeman (God), for personal and selfish gain. The character�s lack of concern for divine order and cosmic law caused calamitous events, disharmony and imbalance as he was not responsible enough to handle such power with just action and just thinking.

Therefore, all must be governed by their karmic “cable tow” to follow their instructions as described in their cosmic job description. As one transmutes into their ministerial garment of light, the vibrational requirement (oath) must be maintained for their actions and deeds constantly calibrate and determine their worthiness to possess such power and status.

Regarding the symbolic nature of the ancient teachings; it must be known that the mystic instruction manuals were written with an allegorical nature. Therefore, allegorically speaking, a cosmic function of ALLAH may sometimes be identified, by Masons, as “The Grand Architect of the Universe.” With this in mind, it is now understood why those masterfully operating with the tools of the workshop of the mind, are termed, in ancient text, carpenters, temple builders and craftsmen. These symbolic and esoteric titles are referenced to the architectonic administrators that reveal and build with the light geometries that contain encoded message programs for the Asiatic seeds of the planetary worlds and celestial communities. In connection with “The Grand Architect Of The Universe,” one of ALLAH�s many divine and cosmic functions, it is easily seen how the carpenter and temple builder act upon the blueprints and geometric plans of the architect; therefore, the operative term of Mason applies to the scientists that act upon the divine plans of the infinite and omniscient architect.

As veiled in the Coptic Gnostic Egyptian text, the term Phre-Messen (Freemason) meant “Sons of Light.” These “Sons of Light” are the same divine entities identified in the Moorish Holy Koran as the “Revealers of Light.” The ancient super scientists were the ones that left the Earth with codes written in astrological ideographs, sacred language hieroglyphs and codified measurements and mathematical ratios. This is evidenced by the Holy Koran of Mecca being coded with the mystic number 19 which is connected with the great pyramid and other great structures of the galaxy, which are encoded with the mystic mark of 19.5 degrees.

As demonstrated and hidden within the great and sacred text of this Earth, the greater gnosis of the “higher life intelligence” was never lost, but veiled in code from those that were “ruffian” in mind. The operative science of the “Revealers of Light” was designed to teach the initiate how to press past the material boundaries to free him/herself from the prison of matter and the wheel of Karma (Zodiacal Wheel) to further ascend and connect themselves to the greater universal temple as a “Perfect Ashlar” within the temple�s structure. Under the umbrella of Moorish Science is the department, currently known as Masonry in this age and time. However, the Masonry of today does not reflect the higher life intelligence gnosis, as that science, ancient Masonry was and is for the liberation of the spiritual Man from the fetters of flesh, not for the subjugation and suppression of the ancient wisdom to oppress the minds of masses from self mastery and planetary ascension.

The greater gnosis and instruction from the hierarchical command was and is available for those that are willing to submit to the cosmic laws of ALLAH and surrender to the divine path of the higher intelligence, contained in “Self.” However, it must be known that greater gnosis is only bestowed upon the eager and willing adepts that are loyal and disciplined enough to “earn” that level of knowledge, as nothing comes without a price, test or process of distillation. To be deemed worthy to manifest and carry the message of the greater gnosis of ALLAH, the apprentice must first experience the greatest of all mysteries: The Job Mysteries.

(To learn more about Moorish Science, go to http://www.moorsgate.com/)

-Zothyrius Ali El

The Job Mysteries force MAN to abandon his servitude to illusion. No longer are titles, positions and status the ideal of existence, but the relinquishing of mechanical spiritless being now becomes the focus and aim. The human apprentice begins to manifest the concept of being instead of the concept of having. In the “Book of Job,” Job begins as a man of material substance, but his inner being is shuffled, antagonized, tortured and “raked of over the coals.” This process acted as a type of educational system (initiation) to purge Job of the superfluous ego based materials that clouded or veiled his energetic connection and mission of self mastery and divine attunement.

The Job Mysteries suggest that MAN presents himself before the divine in nakedness to display his purity and absence of doubt and contradiction. In the Masonic mysteries this purity is symbolized by the pure white (unsoiled) lamb cloth that covers the genitalia. As Job was entitled blameless and upright, it was universal education system that forced him to earn his vibration of “being” instead of his title of “having.”

The Job Mysteries are the conquering of the Higher Self over the lower self. We now know that education is the process of extracting the best from within not the introduction of that which is without.

- Zothyrius Ali El (www.moorsgate.com)

Calvinism
Christian Fundamentalism comes in two flavors - Calvinist and Evangelical. They differ with regard to the nature of their Gods. Calvinists believe that there is one God who is omniscient, omnipotent and exists outside time. As a result He already knows all events past and future. Therefore those who are damned to suffer eternal agony in hell are already damned at the moment of conception. Its the same for those who are saved.

God creates people in the full knowledge that they are bound to suffer endless unbearable pain. Obviously there is no place for compassion in Calvinism. There is nothing corresponding to the Mahayana ideal of an Enlightened Being pledged to rescue all sentient beings from a sea of suffering.

Fortunately this harsh and grim belief system is not evangelical and does not attempt to propagate itself. Obviously there’s no point in trying to save souls by seeking converts when God has already decided who is damned and who is saved.

Evangelical Fundamentalism
In Evangelical (as distinct from Calvinist) Fundamentalism there are two Gods - Jehovah and Satan - both are in competition to gather the most souls. Neither is omnipotent or omniscient. If either were omnipotent he would have zapped his adversary long ago. Similarly if either were omniscient he would long ago have been victorious because he would be able to know his enemy’s every move in advance.

Evangelical fundamentalists believe that God reacts to events, so he is subject to time and cannot predict his own thoughts in advance. For example he can become angry with people and send floods to destroy them.

…and then there’s other schools of thought such as Arminianism.

(Thanks, Sean Robsville.)

“Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” Job 2:10

The Job mysteries encourage the initiate to master “Self,” pierce through the veil of illusion and gain active use of the seven divine cosmic principles. Within the scope of the physical components of the earthly experience, the life process as a system of initiation, urges the adept to first learn two universal principles that begins the chrysalis process of higher self fulfillment. These two principles are as follows: 1) the principle of rhythm and 2) the principle of polarity.

The mastery of these two universal and cosmic principles increases the growth potential of the initiate that undergoes the journey of the Job mysteries. Once completely understood, life as an initiation process begins to make more sense and the initiate then begins to seek greater challenges for greater enlightenment and psycho-spiritual mastery.

The life process can be symbolically observed from the standpoint of a swinging pendulum. If life were to be dissected and manipulated with the understanding that chaos has an origin of order, the initiate could then learn to utilize the seven universal and cosmic principles against one another to produce more definite outcomes in the chaotic expression termed life.

As stated earlier, the life process if viewed as a pendulum swinging in equal measurements to the left and then to the right, one could then grasp the sequences of human existence. This represents the principle of rhythm. This principle states that if goes to the left, then it ultimately has to come back to the right in equal distance and with equal time.

The next principle to be master is the principle of polarity. This principle teaches that if there is a positive, then there also is a negative. Combined, these principles (polarity and rhythm) teach that good (positive) will not always exist just as evil (negative) will not always exist. The pendulum that swings to the left of negativity has to eventually swing to the right of positivity with equal distance, equal momentum and in equal time. With this understanding of the universal and cosmic principles, the initiate quickly learns that God is not the blame for destruction, calamity, the fall of nations, economic hardship and health deficiencies. It is not God, but the universal order of physical existence that has to obey the cosmic and universal principles that govern man and other creations in the plane of Assiah (plane of manifestation). After the mastery of polarity and rhythm, the initiate then moves toward the understanding of the principle cause and effect. Combine these three principles and the law Karma then begins to take shape.

The ills of life are not personal as man is not singled out by God. Man in his state of natural growth, must learn to utilize the universal principles for his benefit as he learns to master self, his environment, his mind, his emotions and his vibrations. Then man will learn to be a governor instead of the one being governed.

Zothyrius Ali El

A new find for me, Sub Rosa is an electronically-distributed magazine where “science and magic, history and myth meet”. The newest release features content based around Manly P. Hall and Aleister Crowley’s works, to name a few, and is an interesting read. They also have a blog called The Daily Grail which is worth a read.

Found at Opposing Digits.