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Muslim Scout Association (Lebanon)
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The Muslim Scout Association of Lebanon
was established in 1912, the first Scout movement in Lebanon and the Arab world
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Mohammad Abdul Jabbar Khairy was the founder of the Scout movement
in Lebanon who is one of the three Indians who sought education in the universities of Beirut
. When he traveled to Great Britain
the Scout movement aroused the interest of Mohammad Khairy during his stay in London for studies. On his return to Beirut, and by the encouragement of the administration of Dar El O'loum School and its board of trustees headed by Sheikh Muhammad Toufik El Hibri (1869-1954), the establishment of The Ottoman Scout was announced in 1912.
In 1914 World War I
broke out, Khairy left Beirut, so Mohammad Omar Mneimneh took charge of the movement, with the participation of Moheiddine Nsouli, Baha'elddine Tabbah and Said Sinno in administering the school's Scout movement.
In 1915 Mohammad Omar Mneimneh traveled to Istanbul to serve in the army so the movement stopped.
After the war the movement was revived by Mohammad Said, Abdullah Dabbouss, Moheiddine and AbdulRahman Koronfol and Omar Onssi and supported by Saadullah Itani, and was called The Syrian Scout.
The first constitution was passed on the 30th of September 1920; the name Ottoman and Syrian were substituted with Muslim Scout Association. 29 June 1921 registration No. 3-22 The Muslim Scout Association started its activity under this name.
On 12 December 1934 the license was renovated under the No. 2-797, and since then and the association has proved itself as a protector of morality and principles as well as ideals in order to provide a youth which is pure in thought, work and word.
The emblem of the Muslim Scout Association of Lebanon features a hand with an out-turned palm, related to the five pillars of Islam
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Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
was established in 1912, the first Scout movement in Lebanon and the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
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Mohammad Abdul Jabbar Khairy was the founder of the Scout movement
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
in Lebanon who is one of the three Indians who sought education in the universities of Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
. When he traveled to Great Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
the Scout movement aroused the interest of Mohammad Khairy during his stay in London for studies. On his return to Beirut, and by the encouragement of the administration of Dar El O'loum School and its board of trustees headed by Sheikh Muhammad Toufik El Hibri (1869-1954), the establishment of The Ottoman Scout was announced in 1912.
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
broke out, Khairy left Beirut, so Mohammad Omar Mneimneh took charge of the movement, with the participation of Moheiddine Nsouli, Baha'elddine Tabbah and Said Sinno in administering the school's Scout movement.
In 1915 Mohammad Omar Mneimneh traveled to Istanbul to serve in the army so the movement stopped.
After the war the movement was revived by Mohammad Said, Abdullah Dabbouss, Moheiddine and AbdulRahman Koronfol and Omar Onssi and supported by Saadullah Itani, and was called The Syrian Scout.
The first constitution was passed on the 30th of September 1920; the name Ottoman and Syrian were substituted with Muslim Scout Association. 29 June 1921 registration No. 3-22 The Muslim Scout Association started its activity under this name.
On 12 December 1934 the license was renovated under the No. 2-797, and since then and the association has proved itself as a protector of morality and principles as well as ideals in order to provide a youth which is pure in thought, work and word.
The emblem of the Muslim Scout Association of Lebanon features a hand with an out-turned palm, related to the five pillars of Islam
Five Pillars of Islam
The Pillars of Islam are basic concepts and duties for accepting the religion for the Muslims.The Shi'i and Sunni both agree on the essential details for the performance of these acts, but the Shi'a do not refer to them by the same name .-Pillars of Shia:According to Shia Islam, the...
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