Scouts Musulmans de France (Muslim Scouts of France, SMF) is a French

France

The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

 Muslim

Islam

Islam . The most common are and .   : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...

 Scouting

Scouting

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....

 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

Noisy-le-Grand

Noisy-le-Grand is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.The commune of Noisy-le-Grand is part of the sector of Porte de Paris, one of the four sectors of the "new town" of Marne-la-Vallée.-Name:...

. 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

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...

 and the World Organization of the Scout Movement

World Organization of the Scout Movement

The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...

. It also is a member of the International Union of Muslim Scouts

International Union of Muslim Scouts

The International Union of Muslim Scouts is an autonomous, international body committed to promoting and supporting Islam within Scouting...

.

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. 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. 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. 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:

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

External links

• Official website