Muslim Scouts of France
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 Bentounès, 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.
| Scouts Musulmans de France | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Muslim Scouts of France | |||
| Headquarters | Noisy-le-Grand | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Founded | 1990 | ||
| Membership | 1,000 | ||
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Younes Aberkane, the father of Idriss Aberkane, was one of the first leaders of the SMF.[1] Younes Aberkane later became a director for Terre d’Europe, a similar organization.[2]
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 belief 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.
- Éclaireurs and Éclaireuses are between 11 and 15 years old and belong to a Troupe.
- Pionniers and Pionnières are between 14 and 18 years old and belong to a Poste.
- Compagnons and Compagnonnes are between 17 and 21 years old and belong to a Relais.[3]
See also
References
- de Gmeline, Vladimir (20 February 2016). "Scouts musulmans : Islam, B.A. et feux de camp". Marianne (in French).
- Kline, Brett (December 28, 2005). "Bettering ties in France". Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
- "Scouting Facts: France" (PDF). Scout Association. August 2003. Retrieved 2007-07-10.