Girl Scouts denies teaching religion amid scrutiny of Muslim faith awards, mosque visits
Girls Scouts of the USA pushed back Wednesday on reports that mosque-based troops incorporated Islamic prayer , hijab lessons and faith-specific patches into scouting activities across several states, saying outside faith organizations independently run the optional programs.
"Girl Scouts is proudly for every girl.
Contrary to misinformation circulating online, Girl Scouts is not a religious organization and does not teach religion.
For more than a century, we've welcomed girls of every faith and background," a GSUSA spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"Our national My Promise, My Faith pin invites girls to connect the Girl Scout Law with their own faith.
Any other faith-based patches are developed by independent faith organizations, not GSUSA, and participation in these programs is always optional," the statement added.
EL-SAYED'S DEFENSE OF SHARIA LAW STANCE SPARKS ONLINE ERUPTION FROM CHRISTIANS, CONSERVATIVES: 'HE'S DONE' GSUSA’s own materials state that the organization has approved religious-recognition programs created by faith groups and permits their insignia on official uniforms.
A chart currently hosted on its national website says each religious organization develops and administers its own curriculum.
The chart lists four Islamic recognitions, Bismillah, In the Name of Allah, Quratula’in and Muslimeen, alongside programs for Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Baha’i and other faith communities.
It directs Muslim families to the Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting.
A 2025 Girl Scouts of Orange County, California, faith toolkit says the Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting provides Muslim Girl Scouts with activity booklets and medals.
The toolkit also lists churches, mosques and temples as possible venues for faith events.
A separate All About Islam Patch website aimed at Girls Scouts requires every age level to complete sections on all Five Pillars of Islam and at least three activities.
Options include attempting a partial fast, donating to charity and completing a Five Pillars worksheet.
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