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Generally, a counter-apologetic article should begin with a short introduction, followed by an in-depth analysis of an issue, then end with a conclusion that may repeat in short the most important points in the article. Naturally, as with most wiki projects with themes, the inclusion of counter-apologetics means that content on WikiIslam is not required to follow a neutral viewpoint.
Generally, a counter-apologetic article should begin with a short introduction, followed by an in-depth analysis of an issue, then end with a conclusion that may repeat in short the most important points in the article. Naturally, as with most wiki projects with themes, the inclusion of counter-apologetics means that content on WikiIslam is not required to follow a neutral viewpoint.


WikiIslam is an international site with administrators, editors and contributors from all over the world. Readership is vast and not saturated by European or "Western" visitors, so the content should reflect this. Material should be tailored to accommodate, as best as possible, a universal audience. Information on Islam in Asia or Africa is as important to us as information on Islam in Europe or the Americas.
WikiIslam is an international site with administrators, editors and contributors from all over the world. Readership is vast and not saturated by European or "Western" visitors, so the content should reflect this. Material should be tailored to accommodate, as best as possible, a universal audience. Information on Islam in Asia or Africa is as important to the site as information on Islam in Europe or the Americas.


The site does not have a left or right-wing political agenda, nor is it a counter-jihad site, thus articles concerning immigration, multiculturalism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other related issues are strictly prohibited. Articles should always remain neutral towards other religions and world views, neither promoting nor criticizing them.  
The site does not have a left or right-wing political agenda, nor is it a counter-jihad site, thus articles concerning immigration, multiculturalism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other related issues are strictly prohibited. Articles should always remain neutral towards other religions and world views, neither promoting nor criticizing them.  
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Editors are expected to take a scholarly and rational approach in their conduct and criticisms.  Thereby staying away from extremist, sensationalist, sarcastic or emotional commentary by letting the facts speak for themselves. In short, articles should include no personal opinions or deductions, only referenced facts.
Editors are expected to take a scholarly and rational approach in their conduct and criticisms.  Thereby staying away from extremist, sensationalist, sarcastic or emotional commentary by letting the facts speak for themselves. In short, articles should include no personal opinions or deductions, only referenced facts.


Copy and pasting articles from other sites is not allowed. Nor is copy and pasting articles from Wikipedia for various reasons. However, there are some exceptions to this rule e.g. where a suitable Wikipedia article is going to be deleted or has been deleted.
Copying and pasting articles from other sites is not allowed. Nor is, for various reasons, copying and pasting articles from Wikipedia. However, there are some exceptions to this rule e.g. where a suitable Wikipedia article is going to be deleted or has been deleted.


===Standardization===
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