International Union of Muslim Scouts

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International Union of Muslim Scouts

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Headquarters Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Country International
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The International Union of Muslim Scouts (Arabic: الإتحاد الدولي للكشافة المسلمين‎) (IUMS) is an autonomous, international body committed to promoting and supporting Islam within Scouting. Its headquarters are in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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[edit] Objectives

The official objectives of IUMS are:[1]

  • To develop an education curriculum that should contribute to structure and build the spiritual dimension in the personalities of young Muslims.
  • To motivate and promote Islamic Scouting on global basis.
  • To extend coordination and cooperation among IUMS members.
  • To promote and coordinate social, humanitarian and relief activities within the Union or in cooperation with non-scout organisations of similar nature.
  • To introduce Islamic Scouting in such states where Muslims are residing.
  • To develop and promote the spirit of brotherhood and understanding among Muslim Scouts.

[edit] Leadership training

Since 2006, IUMS has held an annual leadership training course in Switzerland, in conjunction with other organisations. [2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ International Union of Muslim Scouts. OICUN. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
  2. ^ EU Muslim Scouts Integrate Better, Preserve Identity. Journal of Turkish Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.

[edit] External links

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