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Natalie Winters@nataliegwinters · Aug 24, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: The Islamization of Girl Scouts across America: • GSUSA-approved “GIRL SCOUT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH” medals •…

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A detailed investigation documents how Girl Scouts of the USA has approved and promoted Islamic-focused programs including mosque visits, hijab requirements, Islamic prayer instruction, and religion-specific medals across multiple U.S. troops, raising concerns about religious integration into the traditionally secular organization.

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    EXCLUSIVE: The Islamization of Girl Scouts across America: • GSUSA-approved “GIRL SCOUT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH” medals • Non-Muslim girls invited to mosques to observe Islamic prayer • Hajj patches, Shahada lessons, required white hijabs and Ramadan lock-ins Nationwide. 🧵

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    This is not one troop. Mosque-based programs operate in Sacramento, Naperville, Long Island, Virginia, Maryland, Brooklyn, San Diego, and more—embedding prayer, hijab rules, Ramadan, Islamic education and mosque outreach into Girl Scouting.

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    The centerpiece is a four-award Islamic recognition system. The medals themselves read “GIRL SCOUT OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH”: • Bismillah • In the Name of Allah • Qurat ul A’in • Muslimeen

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    NICGS—not GSUSA—writes and administers the curriculum. But GSUSA’s linked chart says it approved the programs and allows the insignia on official uniforms. NICGS says the awards emphasize “Theory and Practice of Islam”—including Quranic surahs and prayer meanings.

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    The clearest outreach to non-Muslims is “Share Ramadan With a Friend.” Brownies and Juniors invite non-Muslim friends to iftar and explain Ramadan. Older girls may take them to a mosque, explain its dress code—and invite them to observe salah.

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    At SALAM in Sacramento, an event for the “broader Girl Scout community” featured: • hijab photo booth • modesty lessons • mosque tour • “informative booth about Palestine” SALAM advertises “Strong Islamic Values.” Its bylaws require youth programs to follow mosque ideology.

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    Beyond the medals, NICGS offers a Hajj patch with a 16-page “Hajj Passport” covering the Kaaba, Arafat, sheep sacrifice and throwing pebbles at a pillar representing the devil. A separate Girl Scout Bronze Award project created an “All About Islam” patch.

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    That “All About Islam” program requires every level—from Daisies up—to complete all Five Pillars, beginning with the Shahada. An optional activity asks Juniors to fast four hours without food or water and Cadettes five.

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    Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital-branded forms list a Ramadan Lock-In and tell girls to bring “prayer garments.” Another prescribes white hijab or jilbab with vest. PGMA’s uniform rules say a white hijab is required at Girl Scout meetings and activities.

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    National GSUSA promotes “Girl Scout Jummah,” celebrated Open Mosque Day connecting Islam to the Promise and Law, and sells a “Jummah Minaret” patch—unofficial but GSUSA-owned. That is national mainstreaming. Full investigation: nataliegwinters.substack.com/p/exc-from-hij…