International Union of Muslim Scouts
- International Union of Muslim Scouts
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The International Union of Muslim Scouts ( _ar. 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.
Objectives
The official objectives of IUMS are: [cite web| title =International Union of Muslim Scouts | publisher =OICUN | url =http://www.oicun.org/articles/50/1/International-Union-of-Muslim-Scouts/1.html | accessdate =2007-07-09]
*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.
Leadership training
Since 2006, IUMS has held an annual leadership training course in Switzerland, in conjunction with other organisations. [cite web| title =EU Muslim Scouts Integrate Better, Preserve Identity | work =Journal of Turkish Weekly | url =http://www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=30070 | accessdate =2007-07-09]
ee also
*Religion in Scouting
*Imam al-Mahdi Scouts
*Muslim Scout Association (Lebanon)
*Muslim Scouts of France
References
External links
* [http://www.iums.net IUMS Official Site] *broken wikilink*
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