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[[WikiIslam]] is a unique resource for all critics of Islam, focusing on facts above opinions and religion over politics (See [[What People Say About WikiIslam|what people say about us]]). | [[WikiIslam]] is a unique resource for all critics of Islam, focusing on facts above opinions and religion over politics (See [[What People Say About WikiIslam|what people say about us]]). | ||
A lot of hard work has been done by editors who are passionate about compiling factual on Islam | A lot of hard work has been done by editors who are passionate about compiling factual information on Islam, and as a result we have grown. Currently, an average of 250,000 people visit us every month to read {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, generating approximately 500,000 page views. And, as of October 2013, Alexa.com places us within the top 70,000 most visited websites. | ||
One of our highest priorities are to develop a more active editor community (see a list of [[Special:ActiveUsers|currently active editors]] or see the {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=&group=&editsOnly=1&limit=50 full}} list), and encourage more people to edit the site while keeping in line with our [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|guidelines]] and quality standards. If you have any suggestions for how this can be achieved or are interested in becoming a regular editor, please write to us at {{site email}}, or {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=WikiIslam:Forum/Ideas_and_Suggestions&action=edit§ion=new leave a message}} on the forum page. | One of our highest priorities are to develop a more active editor community (see a list of [[Special:ActiveUsers|currently active editors]] or see the {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=&group=&editsOnly=1&limit=50 full}} list), and encourage more people to edit the site while keeping in line with our [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|guidelines]] and quality standards. If you have any suggestions for how this can be achieved or are interested in becoming a regular editor, please write to us at {{site email}}, or {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=WikiIslam:Forum/Ideas_and_Suggestions&action=edit§ion=new leave a message}} on the forum page. | ||
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==Ways To Help | ==Ways To Help== | ||
Help can come in various forms, including: | Help can come in various forms, including: | ||
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# '''New ideas:''' We need ideas in the following two areas: | # '''New ideas:''' We need ideas in the following two areas: | ||
#* How to attract more editors, increase editing activity and create an active vibrant community. | #* How to attract more editors, increase editing activity and create an active vibrant community. | ||
#* Bold and creative ideas on how to improve this site. We have certain ways of doing things but we | #* Bold and creative ideas on how to improve this site. We have certain ways of doing things but we are always open to suggestions, improvements and changes. | ||
# '''Content-writing''': Help us complete our existing [[tasks]] which either involve writing new articles, or improving existing ones. We attempt to provide [[WikiIslam:Tasks/Article Notes|helpful hints]] on how to complete a certain task (the help page is under construction). | # '''Content-writing''': Help us complete our existing [[tasks]] which either involve writing new articles, or improving existing ones. We attempt to provide [[WikiIslam:Tasks/Article Notes|helpful hints]] on how to complete a certain task (the help page is under construction). | ||
# '''Data scanning and collection''': We have large collections of Hadiths | # '''Data scanning and collection''': We have large collections of Hadiths which need to be scanned and read so they can be added to our [[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars]] collection. | ||
# [[WikiIslam:Translations|'''Translations''']]: We need native speakers of languages to translate our articles. All languages are welcome, especially those spoken by a large number of Muslims, such as Indonesian, Urdu, Bengali and Arabic. We already host completed translations in [[:Category:Other Languages|various language]] and have even opened a dedicated sub-domain for our [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian articles]]. | # [[WikiIslam:Translations|'''Translations''']]: We need native speakers of languages to translate our articles. All languages are welcome, especially those spoken by a large number of Muslims, such as Indonesian, Urdu, Bengali and Arabic. We already host completed translations in [[:Category:Other Languages|various language]] and have even opened a dedicated sub-domain for our [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian articles]]. | ||
# '''Copy-editing''': This would involve improving wiki-formatting, grammar, layout, merging or splitting topics and linking other relevant articles. | # '''Copy-editing''': This would involve improving wiki-formatting, grammar, layout, merging or splitting topics and linking other relevant articles. | ||
# '''Marketing''': If you own a blog or website, linking to us is a quick and easy way to help. If you frequent forums then you could add our URL to your signature. If you see a place on the Internet where you think this site should be linked, you could contact the owner and ask if they would link to us. | # '''Marketing''': If you own a blog or website, linking to us is a quick and easy way to help. If you frequent forums then you could add our URL to your signature. If you see a place on the Internet where you think this site should be linked, you could contact the owner and ask if they would link to us. | ||
# '''Donations''': Donations will be used for hosting and domain fees. See the donation section below for details. | # '''Donations''': Donations will be used for hosting and domain fees. See the donation section below for details. | ||
==Content-Writing== | ==Content-Writing== | ||
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==Donations== | ==Donations== | ||
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==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
Read the following links to familiarize yourself with the kind of site we are: | |||
* [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|Policies and Guidelines]] (see 'acceptable contributions') | * [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|Policies and Guidelines]] (see 'acceptable contributions') | ||
* [[WikiIslam]] (see 'about' section) | * [[WikiIslam]] (see 'about' section) | ||
* [[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions|Frequently Asked Questions]] | * [[WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions|Frequently Asked Questions]] | ||
== | ==Contact Information== | ||
If you have any comments, questions or concerns for us, or if you | If you have any comments, questions or concerns for us, or if you are interested in joining our team, take a few seconds to <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=login}} register a username] </span> and leave a message at the [[WikiIslam:Forum|forum]] or email us at {{site email}}. We look forward to hearing from you. | ||
[[Category:WikiIslam]] | [[Category:WikiIslam]] | ||