BACKGROUND

The International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS) is an autonomous body having scouts bodies and associations representing Muslim Scouts all over the world. It is recognized by the following bodies:

1- The 7th Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, from 11 to 15 Rajab 1415H (13-15 December 1995), Resolution No. 5/7-ORG(IS).

2- The World Organization of the Scout Movement in its conference in Bangkok in 1993.

3- International Islamic Council for Da’wa and Relief in its conference in 1416H, Cairo.

4- The Royal approval of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Fahad Ibn Abdul Aziz to host IUMS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (No. 9/B 14886 dated 17/9/1420H).

5- The World Assembly of Muslim Youth.

OBJECTIVES

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 organization 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.

HEADQUARTERS

The Headquarters is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 9141 Jeddah 21413
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: (+966-2) 667-8833
Fax: (+966-2) 667-3762
Email: iums92@yahoo.com