Girl Scouts USA responds to controversy over 'Islamic' badges

Girl Scouts USA responds to controversy over 'Islamic' badges Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 19:05 After a viral tweet accused the organisation of embedding Islamic practices into scouting, GSUSA says the badges come from an independent faith group A medal ribbon reading "Girl Scout of the Islamic Faith — In the Name of Allah" (Screenshot via X/@nataliegwinters) Off The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) came under fire online this week after being accused of "Islamising" its programmes. On 24 August, White House correspondent and War Room co-host Natalie Winters shared a thread on X titled "The Islamisation of Girl Scouts Across America", featuring photos of badges including one labelled "Girl Scout of the Islamic Faith", alongside others tied to Islamic practices such as Ramadan and Hajj. 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.