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WikiIslam hosts {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles written by various users. Anyone who claims they have found mistakes in one of our articles and therefore the rest of our site should be dismissed, is committing the logical fallacy of [[W:Poisoning_the_well|poisoning the well]]. Also note that [[WikiIslam:Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer|essays]] do not necessarily reflect the views of WikiIslam.
Английская версия WikiIslam содержит 2664 статей, написанных различными пользователями. Тот, кто утверждает, что раз он нашел ошибку в одной из наших статей, то и остальные статьи содержат ложную информацию, совершает логическую ошибку [[:en:W:Poisoning_the_well|"Отравление колодца"]]. Также отметим, что некоторые новые [[:en:WikiIslam:Essays/Op-Eds Disclaimer|статьи]] могут не соответствовать стандартам WikiIslam.


We are receptive to criticism and appreciate the input of our readers because it only results in improving our site. So if you notice any errors please let us know via the associated talk-pages and we will put the article under review. Better still, if your aim is to provide us with constructive criticism, why not <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} create an account]</span> and edit the page yourself?
Мы приветствуем критические замечания и ценим вклад наших читателей, направленный на актуализацию информации, опубликованной на сайте. Поэтому, если вы заметили какие-либо ошибки и неточности, пожалуйста, сообщите нам через соответствующие страницы для обсуждения и мы пометим статью для обсуждения. Если вы серьезно заинтересованы в конструктивной критика, <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} создайте учетную запись]</span> и тогда вы сами сможете участвовать в редактировании страниц.


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Общая информация

Какова цель WikiIslam?

Основная цель WikiIslam -- критика ислама, сбор фактов из достоверных исламских источников.

Что такое вики?

Вики это сайт, на котором каждый желающий может редактировать статьи с помощью веб-браузера. В этом главное отличие от обычных сайтов, содержимое которых может редактироваться администраторами с использованием специализированного программного обеспечения для редактирования веб-ресурсов. Система управления веб-содержимым (Web Content Management System или WCMS) — программный комплекс, предоставляющий функции создания, редактирования, контроля и организации веб-страниц не являются вики. Им управляет небольшая группа редакторов. Вики дает возможность каждому пользователю интернета побывать на месте администратора сайта.

Каковы преимущества этого сайта, по сравнению с другими сайтами, посвященных критике ислама?

Главное преимущество заключается в том, что что любой человек, имеющий доступ в Интернет, может редактировать сайт. Вам не нужно быть веб-мастером. Все, что вам нужно, это учетную запись, которую вы можете создать всего лишь за 30 секунд, и после этого вы сможете редактировать содержимое веб-сайта из вашего браузера.

Еще одно преимущество по сравнению с обычными веб-сайтами -- возможность актуализировать информацию независимо от того, когда была написана оригинальная статья. Например, в то время как на других сайтах информация о новообращенных мусульманах, вовлеченных в террористическую деятельность, может устаревать, наша страница регулярно обновляется и пополняется новыми фактами и статистическими данными.

Достоверность

Я ищу информацию по исламу. Могу ли я использовать ваш сайт для поиска информации?

Да, если вы факты, касающиеся критики ислама, вы можете воспользоваться информацией на нашем сайте. Если Вы не нашли то, что ищете, пожалуйста, сделайте запрос на форуме.

Вы утверждаете, что любой человек может изменить статьи на WikiIslam, так значит ли это, любой человек может поместить на сайте ложную информацию?

Нет, это не так. Все наши страницы защищены от вандализма, то есть они открыты для редактирования, но изменения войдут в силу и станут видимыми для читателей, только тогда, когда они были рассмотрены пользователем с соответствующим уровнем доступа ("рецензентом") или кем-нибудь из администраторов.

WikiIslam - всего лишь вики, которая, вероятно, не лишена предвзятости. Как мы можем доверять его содержанию?

Тот факт, что внимание сайта сконцентрировано на критике исламе, не означает, что критическая оценка является ненадежной и субъективной. Если бы вы искали информацию, касающуюся критики христианства или буддизма, вы бы вряд ли обратились за ней Папе или Далай-ламе, или к посетителям христианского/буддийского сайта. Есть огромное количество людей и веб-сайтов, посвященных критике различного рода религиозных учений, но это не означает, что все они ненадежные делает их ненадежными или разжигающими ненависть. К сожалению, все обстоит иначе, когда дело касается сайтов или людей, критикующих ислама и действия Мухаммеда. И нет нашей вины в том, что отдельные люди называют наш сайт "ненадежным" даже не пытаясь анализировать содержание сайта. Иначе вам придется искать нужную вам информацию на множестве других ресурсов, в то время как проще и быстрее было найти информацию на нашем сайте.

В свою очередь мы стремимся сделать нашу вики настолько достоверной и точной, насколько это возможно. Нет никаких оснований полагать, что Вики является менее надежным хранилищем информации, чем обычные веб-сайты. Мы заботимся достоверности и удобстве для наших читателей, поэтому статьи сопровождаются необходимыми сносками и ссылками на источники.

Как я могу проверить содержимое источников?

Факты, касающиеся исламской теологии подтверждаются ссылками на исламские источники, такие как Коран, авторитетные тафсиры, хадисы и фетвы. Если вы считаете, что-то изложенные факты имею неточности, пожалуйста, используйте связанные страницы для обсуждения и дайте нам знать.

Кто-то нашел ошибку в одной из ваших статей. Как я могу доверять остальной части сайта?

Английская версия WikiIslam содержит 2664 статей, написанных различными пользователями. Тот, кто утверждает, что раз он нашел ошибку в одной из наших статей, то и остальные статьи содержат ложную информацию, совершает логическую ошибку "Отравление колодца". Также отметим, что некоторые новые статьи могут не соответствовать стандартам WikiIslam.

Мы приветствуем критические замечания и ценим вклад наших читателей, направленный на актуализацию информации, опубликованной на сайте. Поэтому, если вы заметили какие-либо ошибки и неточности, пожалуйста, сообщите нам через соответствующие страницы для обсуждения и мы пометим статью для обсуждения. Если вы серьезно заинтересованы в конструктивной критика, создайте учетную запись и тогда вы сами сможете участвовать в редактировании страниц.

Sources Used

Does WikiIslam use fabricated sources?

No, we do not. We use Islamic sources which are readily available, either on the net or through retailers. They are the same sources you will see being used and accepted by thousands of Muslim websites. Wherever possible, we link directly to these Muslim websites which, for example, host Qur'an, Hadith, fatwa, fiqh and Tafsir text.

What Qur'an translation do you use?

Unless otherwise stated, we use the respected and widely accepted translations of Yusuf Ali, Marmaduke Pickthal or M. H. Shakir. All Qur'an quotes are taken from the University of Southern California Muslim Students Association's Compendium of Muslim Texts.

What Hadith translations do you use?

Unless we have to translate an Arabic narration not yet available in English, it will generally be; the translation of Sahih Al-Bukhari by Muhsin Khan, the translation of Sahih Muslim by Abd-al-Hamid Siddiqui, the translation of Sunan Abu Dawud by Ahmad Hasan, and the translation of Malik's Muwatta by A'isha Abd-al-Rahman al-Tarjumana and Ya'qub Johnson. All are taken from the University of Southern California Muslim Students Association's Compendium of Muslim Texts.

Wikipedia and WikiIslam

Is WikiIslam a branch of Wikipedia or the Wikimedia foundation?

No, we are not in any way related to or endorsed by these organizations. Our only commonality is our use of the same Mediawiki software which is also used by many other wiki websites.

Why should I trust WikiIslam over Wikipedia for information critical of Islam?

The Jagged 85 incident is a prime example of the problems constantly faced by Wikipedia with respect to Islam-related articles. Jagged 85 was an editor who contributed to 8,115 separate articles with over 67,000 edits made over a period of 5 years until they were caught in 2010. Focusing efforts on improving the image of Islam and downplaying the achievements of the Western world, for 5 years he/she was left largely unhindered, misrepresenting sources in all kinds of ways, misrepresentations which were then reproduced all over the net by other sites which use Wikipedia as a source.

Wikipedia's policies have also allowed for the use of some very suspect "reliable" secondary sources. A prime example of this would be Paul Vallely's "How Islamic inventors changed the world". And they also host a fraudulent farewell sermon which was created by an Indian/Pakistani author in the 80's simply because Muslims use it a lot for propaganda, but ignore the authentic version of the sermon found in Tabari.

As WikiIslam concentrates on only one subject, we host fewer articles than Wikipedia. This enables the community to fine-tune our articles, removing any inaccuracies which may have be inserted by accident or by vandals intentionally distorting facts.

How is WikiIslam different from Wikipedia?

WikiIslam's primary focus is on the criticism of Islam while Wikipedia is a compendium of general knowledge. These differing goals have lead to different policies and guidelines.

As a knowledge base for both Muslims and non-Muslims interested in the criticism of Islam, articles at WikiIslam are naturally not required to be NPOV ("Neutral Point of View").

Wikipedia discourages the use of primary and "non-notable/reliable" sources. WikiIslam, on the other hand, encourages the use of authentic primary religious text and the rulings of authoritative Muslim scholars who may not be notable to people outside of the Muslim world but who are giants within.

Wikipedia focuses on "verifiability, not truth". In essence, this means that anyone who falls under Wikipedia's classification of "notable/reliable" can make a statement about any subject, and regardless of its factual accuracy, it can be used in their articles. In regards to Islam, it has meant they accept what "notable/reliable" Western commentators say about its religious text and Muslims over what the religious text and Muslims actually say themselves.

Westerners who speak about Islam and who fall under Wikipedia's classification of "notable/reliable" tend to be apologists, because serious scholars, for example; Bart Ehrman, are too scared, of violence against themselves or of being accused of bigotry, to criticize anything Islam-related. Thus, Wikipedia often uses notable apologists like Karen Armstrong (who is not a qualified historian or Islamic scholar) whilst ignoring some giant figures from the Islamic world.

What can I find at WikiIslam that I cannot find at Wikipedia?

While Wikipedia can be a good starting point for general knowledge on Islam, a lot of content and information can be found here on WikiIslam that you would never find there. For example, How Islamic Inventors Did Not Change The World, which is a comprehensive refutation to the aforementioned article by Paul Vallely which is used as a secondary source at Wikipedia. Wikipedia also has some very basic articles dealing with the Pact of Umar and the Farewell Sermon. We have articles which analyze and critique both texts (here and here).

Without Wikipedia's restrictive policies and the presence of editors who are constantly censoring criticism of Islam, there are infinitely more useful ways in which information can be arranged. Muslim Statistics, Rebuttals to Zakir Naik, Islamic Prophecies, Quotations from Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars, and The Story of Umm Qirfa are just a few examples. For our most recent articles, see the New Articles List.

About Us

Is WikiIslam Islamophobic, racist or a hate site?

No, WikiIslam is not Islamophobic, racist or a hate site. To make such a claim requires special pleading. If WikiIslam editors are labeled Islamophobes, racists and hate mongers, it is through no fault of their own, but the biases of the individuals who make these claims.

WikiIslam is not European or "Western", it is an international site with administrators, editors and contributors from all over the world, and the content and policies reflect this. The site does not have a left or right-wing political agenda, thus articles concerning immigration and other related issues are strictly prohibited. Consequently, readership is vast and not saturated by European or "Western" viewers.

Many of the site's administrators and editors are from a Muslim background and/or are skeptics from Muslim majority nations. The information on WikiIslam reflect what the religious sources say, so any negative or unflattering information in its articles concerning Islam or Prophet Muhammad are not the fault of editors. They are simply what the religious texts relate.

There are also many individuals and websites that critique all forms of beliefs, but this does not make them phobic, racist or hatemongers. For instance, Christians are the most widely persecuted religious group on earth, the majority of worldwide Christians are non-white, and Christianity is even sub-Saharan Africa's largest religion. This does not make criticism of Christianity or the actions and claims of its adherents, racist and phobic.

Everyone, without exception, is welcome to edit the main site content if they adhere to the policies and guidelines. And unlike most Muslim websites on the net, editors who would like to express an alternate point of view are welcome to create responses.

Is WikiIslam a propaganda site?

According to Wikipedia, propaganda is “a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position.” Sites which support womens rights, gay rights, refute Creationism or inform the public on matters concerning the science of Evolution would fit this definition. In fact any site with a point of view could be labeled with the “propaganda” tag, yet this is seldom the case. If providing uncensored, accurate and sourced information on Islam or refuting Qur'anic pseudoscience is deemed as propaganda, then so be it.

Is WikiIslam right-wing?

No, WikiIslam is not right-wing and we do not endorse any particular political ideology. Contributors to WikiIslam are from all positions of the political spectrum.

I’ve heard many good things about Islam. Why doesn’t this site talk about them?

We do in fact have a collection of articles that aim to provide you with a positive view of Islam. However, for reading and contributing exclusively pro-Islamic content please see the Muslim Wikipedia, where presenting alternate point of views are strictly prohibited.

Is WikiIslam owned by Jews?

No.

Is WikiIslam funded by Jews, and how much do they pay you?

No. We are not funded by any individual or entity. However, we do accept donations. A record of all donations can be viewed here.

Is WikiIslam pro-Israel?

No. This is not a political wiki. We focus solely on Islam. Any such articles will be updated, deleted or removed from the wiki mainspace.

Is WikiIslam owned by Ali Sina or Faith Freedom International?

No, we are not. WikiIslam was created on October 27, 2005 in collaboration with Ali Sina and Faith Freedom International. However, in August 2008, the site was moved out of FFI's server and since then we have been an independent site not owned by Ali Sina or Faith Freedom International.

What is the religious persuasion of the contributors to WikiIslam?

WikiIslam contributors come from all religious persuasions, including irreligious contributors of no faith. We do not endorse any religion, nor do we criticize any religion other than Islam. However, we do accept Evolution as a scientific fact.

Content

Why are there spelling and grammatical errors in some articles?

A lot of our articles have been written by former Muslims who speak English only as a second or third language. The correct use of grammar is important to us, so any corrections are appreciated.

Why are there so few articles hosted on WikiIslam?

Like most wikis, WikiIslam is always growing and we currently host 102 articles. Many wikis use copies or modified versions of Wikipedia articles. However, as a general rule, we do not allow Wikipedia articles in any form. We aim to provide readers with unique content and believe quality over quantity is the best policy.

Why do some pages not adhere to your policies and guidelines?

By its very nature, a wiki site is always evolving, so there may be a few things which do not completely adhere to our rules. We have updated or deleted a whole host of articles which were unsuitable for this site, and as time permits, more and more page will closely reflect our policies and guidelines.

Contributing

Can anyone create a login id and contribute to this website?

Yes. Creating an account is free, allows you to remain anonymous and takes only seconds. You can also edit using an IP address but will have to enter an anti-spam CAPTCHA for every edit. Click here to create an account. Before editing, please see our policies and guidelines.

I want to create an article criticizing Christianity and Hinduism. Can I start one?

No. We do not criticize any religion or world view other than Islam. Any such articles will be updated, deleted or removed from the wiki mainspace. However, we do accept Evolution as a scientific fact.

I want to create an article proving Christianity and Hinduism are superior to Islam. Can I start one?

No. We do not endorse any religion or world view. Any such articles will be updated, deleted or removed from the wiki mainspace.

We may, however, host articles refuting the more popular tu-quoque arguments and Islamic propaganda made against other faiths and world-views (for example; claiming Joseph, the husband of Mary, was a pedophile so it excuses Muhammad's actions, or claiming Muhammad was predicted in Hindu scripture and Zoroastrian scripture).

The fact that we have pages discussing Christian, Hindu and Zoroastrian scripture does not in any way make us pro-Christianity, Hinduism, or Zoroastrianism, because we are not endorsing any of these scripture as truth or better than the Qur'an. We are simply clarifying misconceptions which are spread by Muslims to endorse their religion.

Can I write an article about Muslim immigration, multiculturalism, leftists or Barack Obama?

No. Our aim is to remain neutral towards issues of a political rather than religious nature. Any such articles will be updated, deleted or removed from the wiki mainspace.

I want to donate to the site but have no PayPal account. Can you give me your postal address?

No, for obvious reasons we can not. If you would honestly like to help, please open a PayPal account or consider an alternative way to support the site.

Requests

Can someone do XYZ, create/edit an article or do some work on Wikipedia?

You can leave a request in the forum, but we are already busy here, so you may have to do it yourself.

Muslims are claiming XYZ about Islam. Can I have some help refuting this?

Such requests are better suited to the FFI forum. Open a thread under the Islam: Questioned, Defended, & Explained or The Quran and Hadith sub forums, and you should receive an answer.

Vandalism and Security

We are aware of the high risk of vandalism to this website due to its controversial nature and differing opinions and are prepared to effectively deal with any attempt to sabotage the content of this site. In any case this is a Wiki website which means the website can always recover from any amount of vandalism.

Muslims openly discuss hacking the site, so is the content safe from their illegal activities?

Yes, we make regular data backups in multiple locations. We did lose 5 days worth of edits in April 2007 after the server was hacked, but fortunately there was little editing that was done during those 5 days. This was the only time we have lost data.

Why not disallow IP edits to minimize vandalism?

The reasons are threefold:

  • Our pages are under "Pending-changes protection", meaning that all attempts at vandalizing the site are pointless because readers will never see any of it.
  • IP editors have contributed some great referenced work to the site (for example, Health Effects of Islamic Dress).
  • More often than not, IP vandals inadvertently contribute positively to the site. For example, this bit of vandalism resulted in an unreferenced page now being fully referenced, and this bit of vandalism resulted in an entire new page refuting a popular Muslim apologetic.

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