Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society. The movement employs the Scout Method, a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping. woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpac
king and sports. . Another widely recognised movement characteristic is the Scout Uniform, by intent hiding all differences of social standing in a country and making for equality. It believes that the world is a better place when people:
are trustworthy, self-controlled and self-confident
have self-respect and respect for others
work together to serve other people and to improve society and
have an active faith
SCOUTS & ISLAM
Because these principles are integral to Islam and analogous to its values, more than a third of Scouts in world are Muslim. Muslim Scouting in Britain and in the rest of Europe is a new phenomenon. It has developed in the last ten years to cater for the needs of a growing second and third generation Muslims. Muslim Scouting developed to help young Muslims achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international community.
