Islam uses the nine-pointed star, which is comprised of three triangles. I wanted to decipher the symbolism that Scientology uses and came across the nine-pointed star in an article about Johannis Freemasonry. In case you don't know Johannis, the evangelist in Germany, is the Patron of the Johannis Masons. They are using John the Baptist as their Patron. The two pillars on the picture with the letters J & B stood in Solomon's Temple according to this historical account.(This article came from a German History of Freemasonry: Die diskrete Gesellschaft by Dieter A. Binder, Edition Kaleidoskop, pp. 210.211) The pillars are also described in the Bible: 1 Kings 7:21 and 2 Chronicles 3:17:

And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. (1 Kings 7:21)
And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. (2 Chronicles 3:17)

The son, Hiram Abif, who is resurrected, is the son of a widow of Tyrus who helped construct Solomon's temple. The leafy branch on Hiram's grave reflects eternal life. The triangle represents God the Grand Architect of all worlds. The triple triangle is peculiarly sacred, having always been a symbol among all nations of the Deity. (p. 826, Morals and Dogma, by 33 degree Mason Albert Pike)
Pike further elaborates that Gaia produced 14 Titans, seven males and seven females. As the number seven appears in these nine by threes or the triple triangles, are found the three fates, the three Centimanes and the three Cyclopes offspring of Quranos and Gaia. Interpreted they represent heaven and earth. Titans are characters from sun worship.

European Masonry dates back to the Temple of Solomon and they used many Christian symbols, except the cross, to make people believe that they were Christians. I recently had an email from such a "Christian" Mason. He wrote that Masons don't realize how biblical they are. I couldn't convince him that Lucifer is behind the Lodge. I offered the famous Ephesian videos, which prove it, but he turned them down. He wanted to continue believing that he was truly a believer. We exchanged letters for a while and he was in agreement with all the Scriptures I sent him. It was devastating how Satan had sold him on a bill of counterfeit goods.
The Johannis Blue Lodge has three degrees and it calls men to self-discipline and self-development. The Lodge was mainly for the upper crust aristocrats who were educated, many involved in politics and were knighted by royalty to get their elitists titles. Titles were recognizable by the names.
The word "von" so-and-so was added to their name to identify their status immediately.
The Lodge resurfaced in the 18th century after Martin Luther's furor settled and he was long in the grave. Their political ideals of brotherhood and tolerance had spread to America. They believed that Masonry was a vehicle to teach men self-discipline and self-development. The brotherhood moved beyond its own boundary into the secular society. They thought of themselves as builders of society and were functioning outside of the dogmatic churches. Again they clashed with their government and the Catholic Church and the only way they could overcome this problem was by anti-Semitism.
In the 19th century, Europe underwent a massive culture war especially in Italy. A totalitarian government evolved. Not only the Catholic Church split but also so did other churches. It intensified with the publication, Vatican II.
The questions became: "Is Freemasonry a religion? Is it a substitute religion? Is it harmful to believers?" The Masonic oaths and rituals were under fire. Members of the Grand Orient de France had atheistic members. In spite of it the Lodge grew at great speed in Europe and America. And, it did find its place as a substitute religion. The Catholic Church began negotiating and so did the United Grand Lodge of England. The Lodge attracted more and more members. It was instrumental in widening the gap between secular society and the Catholic Church.
The Lodge became the foundation for Democracy. Without resistance against Freemasonry in Europe during the 19th century, after 1945, totalitarian government became obsolete. Masonry had served as a catalyst to turn away "absolutism" during the 18th century. Absolutism refers to The Word of God. Society's suspicion that they were a substitute religion had actually materialized. Masons allowed all religions to join their ranks because the keyword was tolerance toward all. Masonic education seeks to improve the individual's condition. Their plan was to create an elitist's paradise. They wanted to prevent mankind from degenerating to a rhetoric phrase.
Today, living in these United States, we are experiencing the fruit of Masonry: Democracy. Years of little resistance toward the Lodge, it spread its heretical teachings. Cults, who have no regard for human life, such as the German SS, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Christian Science, Norman Vincent Peale's Power of Positive Thinking, Word of Faith and many others are rooted in the Lodge.
Some omit the rituals to hide their origin. Others like the Mormons proudly practice the Masonic rituals in their temples all over the world. We can safely say that Freemasonry was responsible for being instrumental in the apostasy we are experiencing today and that there is a Masonic connection to Islam. The over all worldwide Masonic network was a construct for the furtherance of world-wide ecumenism and democracy led by Pope John Paul II and many political leaders.