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1st AFC Scouts Group A Muslim Scouting Group from Oakville, Ontario. How can we prepare our youth to become active, contributing members of society?

1st Al-Falah Islamic Centre (1st AFC) Scout Group


Al-Falah Islamic Centre is proud to be home to the first Muslim Scout group in the western GTA. Since October 2009, the 1st AFC Scout Group has been meeting every Tuesday evening, offering a dynamic and engaging program where youth learn outdoor, leadership, and team-building skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Now in its thirteenth year, the group includes the following youth sections:

Cub Scouts (ages 8–10)

Scouts (ages 11–14)

Venturers (ages 15–17)

Rovers (ages 18+)



Scouting — and specifically Muslim Youth Scouting — is part of an international movement that began in 1907 and now includes over 28 million youth and adults in more than 160 countries, including many Muslim-majority nations. In Canada alone, over 100,000 youth and volunteers participate in Scouts Canada programs, making it the nation’s premier youth-serving organization. At Al-Falah Centre, community members asked:

What programs can we offer Muslim youth to help them grow as confident, responsible individuals? Which programs nurture both personal growth and spiritual development? These questions inspired the creation of the 1st AFC Scout Group, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to the holistic development of young Muslims. Scouting’s three main principles — duty to God, duty to others, and duty to self — align perfectly with Islamic values. The movement’s mission is “to contribute to the education of young people… to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.”



Through Scouting, our youth learn practical skills, environmental stewardship, teamwork, and service. Activities include:

Camping, hiking, and outdoor cooking

Tree planting and environmental clean-ups

Orienteering and survival skills

Community service and volunteer projects

First aid, leadership, and communication skills

Praying together and learning respect, discipline, and empathy



At its heart, the 1st AFC Scout Group is about building character, serving the community, and caring for creation — all while having fun!

SEEDS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026, here comes 1st AFC! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
10/10/2026

SEEDS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026, here comes 1st AFC! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

10/10/2026
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10/08/2026

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🧭 Interested in Scouts? Join us for an information session!

Scouts Canada is partnering with ISNA Canada to provide mentorship, leadership development, and volunteer opportunities for Muslim youth in our community. 🙌

Learn more about this youth-led program focused on outdoor adventure, leadership, teamwork, and practical life skills, and find out how youth and adult volunteers can get involved!

🗓️ Saturday, October 17 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 ISNA Canada, ICC Education Centre (2200 S Sheridan Way, Mississauga)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Youth, parents, and community members are welcome!

🔗 Learn more & sign up at isnacanada.com/scouts

09/23/2026

🦫♻️ Our Beavers from 163rd IIT Are Making a Difference! ⭐🌎

As part of their final North Star Award project, our Beavers are taking on an E-Waste Collection Drive! 💚

They are asking our families, friends, and community members to help by donating unwanted electronics that may otherwise end up in the garbage.

📱💻🔌 Have an old electronic sitting around that you no longer use? Donate it to our Beavers! Every item collected will help them learn about responsible recycling and the importance of keeping e-waste out of our landfills.

Let’s show our young Beavers that small actions can create a big impact! 🌱

📦 If you have unwanted e-waste to donate, please reach out to us!

Let’s help our Beavers reach their North Star goal! 🦫⭐♻️




07/25/2026

Welcome Rayyan Moinudeen as a Council Voting Representative (Youth Rep) for the Greater Toronto Council!

Rayyan is a 15-year-old Scout from the 163rd IIT Scouts Group. Having progressed through Scouting from Cub to Troop Leader, he has developed strong leadership skills through camps, hikes, community service projects, and youth-led initiatives. Rayyan is passionate about helping others grow through Scouting and looks forward to representing youth voices across GTC.

The term of new Council Voting Representatives will be from June 24, 2026 to August 31, 2027 or until the next elections are held.

07/25/2026

Welcome Ahnaf Nalim – GTC Council Voting Representative (Youth Rep)!

We are pleased to welcome Ahnaf Nalim as a Youth Council Voting Representative for the Greater Toronto Council. Ahnaf has been involved in Scouting since Beavers and currently serves as a Troop Leader, helping young Scouts build confidence and leadership skills. A proud recipient of the Medal of the Maple, he is passionate about service, youth development, and giving back to the community. We look forward to the energy, experience, and youth perspective he will bring to Council discussions.

The term of new Council Voting Representatives will be from June 24, 2026 to August 31, 2027 or until the next elections are held.

06/09/2026

Welcome to the GTC Leadership Team, Nizam!
We’re delighted to welcome Nizam Hussain as Greater Toronto Council’s new Community Support Commissioner for the Scarborough Community.
Scouter Nizam Hussain has been a Scouter with 163rd IIT for the past 15 years. She is a Deputy Principal with TDSB and a former GTC Group Support Scouter and former Group Commissioner of 163rd IIT. She enjoys spending time being active in the outdoors and cares deeply about fostering love of nature and citizenship in youth. Nizam has enjoyed Scouting with youth from Beavers all the way up to Venturers.

06/09/2026

Welcome to the GTC Leadership Team, Sajeedha!

We’re delighted to welcome Sajeedha Ahmed as Greater Toronto Council’s new Community Support Commissioner for the East York Community.

Sajeedha is an experienced Contact Troop Scouter, she has served at the Pack, Troop, Company and Group Committee levels, and is involved with the Muslim Scouts Fellowship (MSF Canada) as a member of the Adventurers and Events Committee.
She is passionate about volunteer development and support, with a strong commitment to mentoring and training Scouters. She enjoys creating opportunities for volunteers to build their skills, grow their confidence, and reach their full potential. Dedicated to fostering strong, effective volunteer teams, she works to ensure the delivery of outstanding Scouting experiences and positive outcomes for young people.
Outside of Scouting, she is an educator at a private school, where she continues to inspire and support the growth and development of youth.

Awesome work, Sc Nizam!
06/09/2026

Awesome work, Sc Nizam!

Welcome to the GTC Leadership Team, Nizam!
We’re delighted to welcome Nizam Hussain as Greater Toronto Council’s new Community Support Commissioner for the Scarborough Community.
Scouter Nizam Hussain has been a Scouter with 163rd IIT for the past 15 years. She is a Deputy Principal with TDSB and a former GTC Group Support Scouter and former Group Commissioner of 163rd IIT. She enjoys spending time being active in the outdoors and cares deeply about fostering love of nature and citizenship in youth. Nizam has enjoyed Scouting with youth from Beavers all the way up to Venturers.

👏👏👏Congratulations, Sc. Sajeedha!
06/09/2026

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Congratulations, Sc. Sajeedha!

Welcome to the GTC Leadership Team, Sajeedha!

We’re delighted to welcome Sajeedha Ahmed as Greater Toronto Council’s new Community Support Commissioner for the East York Community.

Sajeedha is an experienced Contact Troop Scouter, she has served at the Pack, Troop, Company and Group Committee levels, and is involved with the Muslim Scouts Fellowship (MSF Canada) as a member of the Adventurers and Events Committee.
She is passionate about volunteer development and support, with a strong commitment to mentoring and training Scouters. She enjoys creating opportunities for volunteers to build their skills, grow their confidence, and reach their full potential. Dedicated to fostering strong, effective volunteer teams, she works to ensure the delivery of outstanding Scouting experiences and positive outcomes for young people.
Outside of Scouting, she is an educator at a private school, where she continues to inspire and support the growth and development of youth.

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391 Burnhamthorpe Road, East
Oakville, ON
L6H7B4

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