Muslim Scouts of France

Scouts Musulmans de France

Muslim Scouts of France
Headquarters Noisy-le-Grand
Country France
Founded 1990
Membership 1,000
Website
http://www.scouts-mf.org
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Scouts Musulmans de France (Muslim Scouts of France, SMF) is a French Muslim Scouting organization for boys and girls between 8 and 21 years old with about 1,000 members. It was founded in 1990 by Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, the spiritual leader of the Sufi Alawiya Brotherhood, and is headquartered in Noisy-le-Grand. It is part of the Fédération du Scoutisme Français (Federation of French Scouting) and through this a member of both the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and the World Organization of the Scout Movement. It also is a member of the International Union of Muslim Scouts.

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Emblem

The badge of the SMF consists of a red fleur de lis for allegiance to the Scout movement, resting on a green trefoil, a sign of belonging to the Guide movement, the 5 pointed star in the centre is for the Muslim believe of the association.

Levels

There are four sections in the organisation.

Voyageurs and Voyageuses are between 8 and 12 years old and belong to a Cercle. Their law can be translated as[1]:

  1. A Scout is happy.
  2. A Scout is athletic.
  3. A Scout is a friend to everyone.
  4. A Scout is helpful.
  5. A Scout is active.
  6. A Scout is orderly.
  7. A Scout is God's subject.

Éclaireurs and Éclaireuses are between 11 and 15 years old and belong to a Troupe. Their law can be translated as[1]:

  1. A Scout speaks the truth.
  2. A Scout is loyal.
  3. A Scout is courteous in all circumstances.
  4. A Scout is attentive and contributes to the well being of society.
  5. A Scout shares with everyone.
  6. A Scout knows the value of things and respects the property of others.
  7. A Scout loves all creation and protects life.
  8. A Scout stays strong and calm in difficulties.
  9. A Scout carries out and completes the tasks he/ she is entrusted with.
  10. A Scout has a noble heart and a pure intention to please God.

Pionniers and Pionnières are between 14 and 18 years old and belong to a Poste. Their law can be translated as[1]:

  1. A Scout loves life.
  2. A Scout develops his/ her qualities.
  3. A Scout treats his/ her body with respect and shows consideration to others.
  4. A Scout thinks of others before himself/ herself.
  5. A Scout is trustworthy.
  6. A Scout fights injustice and pays everyone the same level of attention.
  7. A Scout is inventive and takes action.
  8. A Scout is discerning and helpful and gives advice.
  9. A Scout finds reasons to believe even in difficulties.
  10. A Scout lives his/ her religion in respect of others.

Compagnons and Compagnonnes are between 17 and 21 years old and belong to a Relais. Their charter can be translated as[1]:

Friend of men, I am
To one mankind, I belong
Through Virtue, servant of God
Humble and faithful, I bring peace
To my fellow men, a brother I am
In society, my place I choose
Deed I do, useful and just
From every creature, the secret I hear
With gratitude, I continue on my way
Mineral, plant, animal, I respect
Within this organised chain, my harmony find
And throughout, my duties I fulfil
From my faith in God, I draw my energy
To the family of the faithful, I belong
Towards the merciful one, I turn
To His Law, I submit

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Scouting Facts: France". Scout Association. August 2003. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs260039.pdf. Retrieved 2007-07-10. 

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