IUMS - Global Muslim Scouts
The International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS) is an autonomous organisation with Scout bodies and associations representing Muslim Scouts all over the world.
Established in 1989, IUMS is an organisation of dignified aims, based on the affection, brotherhood and peace among the Muslim people. Implicitly, IUMS carries the call of Islam for the spread of moral virtue and peace within the framework of the World Scout Movement.
IUMS currently enjoys Consultative Status with the World Scout Committee.
The objectives of IUMS:
- To motivate and promote Islamic Scouting on a global basis.
- To extend coordination and cooperation among IUMS.
- To promote and coordinate scoial, humanitarian and relief activites within the Union or in cooperation with non-Scout organisations of a 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.
- To develop an education curriculum that should contribute to structure and build the spiritual dimension of young Muslims.
Currently the number of muslim scouts worldwide are as follows:-
- Indonesia 8,909,435
- Bangladesh 908,435
- Pakistan 526,403
- Malaysia 96,893
- Egypt 74,598
- Nigeria 46,701
- Tunisia 28,483
- Palestinian Authority 20,275
- Saudi Arabia 19,267
- Jordan 15,538
- Lebanon 14,334
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 13,698
- Sudan 13,550
- Morocco 12,304
- Algeria 11,120
- Turkey 8,174
- Yemen 6,481
- United Arab Emirates 5,824
- Mauritania 3,790
- Qatar 3,244
- Bahrain 1,820
- Tajikistan 1,504
Further details see website: http://www.iums.net/
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