[Chick Publications] Girl Scouts can now earn awards for learning about Islam, practicing Muslim traditions and even introducing non-Muslim friends to Islamic practices.The National Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting has developed four religious awards for Muslim Girl Scouts. The medals themselves bear the words, "GIRL SCOUT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH."
They are named "Bismillah," "In the Name of Allah," "Qurat ul A’in" and "Muslimeen." According to the committee, the awards emphasize the "theory and practice of Islam."
Other Islamic programs available to Girl Scouts include patches connected with Ramadan and special times of prayer. The National Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting even offers a Hajj patch and "Hajj Passport" for learning about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Another program yet offers an "All About Islam" patch. Requirements reportedly include learning about the Five Pillars of Islam and an option of fasting without food or water for Ramadan.
While all of these patches are designed to teach Muslim girls about their own religion, Muslim Girl Scout troops decided they needed to take it a step further.