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Muslim Cub Scouts can earn the Bismillah Religious Emblem through the National Islamic Committee on Scouting (NICS). The emblem encourages growth in Islamic knowledge and practice and supports family faith engagement. Muslims begin endeavors with “In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful” (Bismillah), which makes this a fitting first emblem for Cub Scouts.
What to Expect
The Bismillah program guides Cub Scouts in age-appropriate learning with close support from parents, an Imam, and religious school teachers who serve as counselors.
Scouts complete activities at home and at their mosque or Islamic center over several weeks. Program areas include:
Faith-based lessons: Holy Books, great prophets, prayers, and religious holidays
Family projects: Conversations and hands-on activities that reinforce Islamic living
Community connections: Learning about the mosque/Islamic center, Muslim heroes, and American Muslim heritage
Service: Practicing Islamic values and fulfilling religious obligations
Scouts keep a neat record of their work in a notebook. Regular attendance at religious school and practicing Islamic teachings are expected.
Eligibility
Scouts complete activities at home and at their mosque or Islamic center over several weeks. Program areas include:
Registered in Cub Scouting for at least six months by the time of presentation
Has earned Bear rank or at least five Webelos activity badges by the time of presentation
Is a practicing Muslim who attends religious school and fulfills religious obligations
How to Get Started
Download the Bismillah program materials and application (NICS). If needed, email info@IslamicScouting.net
Work the activities with help from parents, Imam, and religious school teachers.
Record work neatly in a notebook and mark each completed activity.
Parent/guardian signs each activity.
Imam or religious school teacher reviews the completed work and signs the application.
Submit the application to:
National Islamic Committee on Scouting
Scouting America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, Texas 75015-2079
NICS notes: Until online ordering is available, each emblem costs $25 plus $10 per shipment (USPS Priority Mail) payable to NICS-BSA. Allow about one week for processing after approval. For rush processing, mail to PO Box 5896, Somerset, NJ 08875 (Attn: Syed Ehtesham Naqvi). All communications may be sent to Info@IslamicScouting.net
Presentation & Recognition
The emblem is presented by the Imam or counselor at a Pack meeting or another appropriate occasion.
Parents may also receive recognition noted by NICS at the national meeting of the council.
After your Imam or teacher signs off, contact the Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC) to arrange:
Presentation of the medal at your mosque/Islamic center or at a Pack meeting
Presentation of the religious emblem knot at one of our twice-yearly Pack ceremonies
Religious Emblems Coordinator
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