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== Direction of the Companions of the Cave article ==
== Thanks ==


Hi Atheistig. I've had a quick look at that page in your sandbox. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be an appropriate article for this website. As a resource for all critics, we try to keep our articles focused on Islam and avoid commentary on other religions and their beliefs (see [http://wikiislam.net/wiki/WikiIslam#About here] and [http://wikiislam.net/wiki/WikiIslam:Frequently_Asked_Questions#Contributing here]). Thanks. [[User:Sahabah|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahabah|talk]]) 19:40, 29 November 2013 (PST)
Hi Atheistig. Just a quick thanks for the [[Quran and a Universe from Smoke|Qur'an and a Universe from Smoke]] article that has now been added to the new articles list. It's a great addition to the site. Also liking the Historicity of Muhammad article. I know it's in a very early state, but it looks good. I like the structure. [[User:Sahabah|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahabah|talk]]) 03:24, 20 December 2013 (PST)


:Hi Sahabah,
:Thank you for all the editing!  It's great to have a second set of eyes go over your work and clean it up.  Much appreciated.
--[[User:Atheistig|Atheistig]] ([[User talk:Atheistig|talk]]) 11:49, 21 December 2013 (PST)
:: You're welcome. [[User:Sahabah|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahabah|talk]]) 13:24, 21 December 2013 (PST)


:I think the article is on topic, as it's about The companions of the cave story. I am making some connections to Christianity, as the story originates there, but I didn't think there was much commentary about the Christianity beyond what I needed for connecting the story to its origins and some scholarship around the legendary developments of the story. At least nothing more than what was in the Alexander legend and the other "parallels to Christian and Jewish scripture" articles. I'm not quite done so there's a bit im thinking to edit out and some more to add in. What part did you think violated the "no critizing" other religions" rule? <small>&mdash;The preceding [[WikiIslam:Signatures|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Atheistig|Atheistig]] ([[User talk:Atheistig|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Atheistig|contribs]]) {{#if:07:56, 30 November 2013|&#32;on 07:56, 30 November 2013|}} </small>
== Quran errors ==
::Hi. The difference between this and the Alexander legend (as far as I can gather from reading what you wrote) is that there are some Christian sects that actually believe this, and the first draft that I read also seemed to be aimed at both Christians and Muslims. We are read and linked to by both theists and non-theists (e.g. Answering-Islam.org and RichardDawkins.net), so the tone and wording of articles like this one are important. I thought I'd jump in early so you don't waste any of your time, but feel free to continue if you think the final version will be okay. [[User:Sahabah|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahabah|talk]]) 17:31, 30 November 2013 (PST)
 
Got ya.  There are literally thousands of these kind of martyrdom stories in Christianity.  They wax and wane in popularity over the years.  While a small number of Christians might object to this one being called a myth, it would have virtually no theological impact to them.  However, because this same story is found in the Qur'an, it being mythical has major repercussions for them.  I'll try and keep the wording as neutral as possible around Christianity, but I also want to be accurate.  I get what wikiislam is trying to be sensitive to a diverse array of readers' beliefs. I think this one is pretty minor, especially compared to the site's stance on Evolution.
Hi Atheistig, you had worked on the Quran errors article and improved it a lot. I'm asking Saggy [[User talk:Atheistig|here]] what he thinks of re-organizing that page so we have more obvious Quran errors at the top and others in another section. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. --[[User:Axius|Axius]] ([[User talk:Axius|talk]]) 11:02, 1 February 2014 (PST)
 
I'm all for reorganizing to have the "better" stuff at the top and maybe the more borderline stuff further down.  Lead with strength! 
 
== Historicity of Muhammad ==
 
Hi Atheistig! Just letting you know that I've moved ''Historicity of Muhammad'' into the mainspace (with an added "under construction" tag). I doubt we'll get many people who will attempt to finish that page, or  at least finish it in a form that would be acceptable. But you never know. I hope you become active again and finish that. Your work here was very good. If not, then I wish you all the best in whatever you do next. Thanks. [[User:Sahab|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahab|talk]]) 06:45, 12 February 2014 (PST)
 
Hi Sahabah,
 
I do plan to finish it.  Just been really busy at work lately and doing a lot of reading on the historicity of Muhammad.  Once things settle down here at work in the next few weeks, I'll have more time to continue my articles.  :-)
 
:That's great news. Really good to know that you're still with us. [[User:Sahab|--Sahabah]] ([[User talk:Sahab|talk]]) 17:29, 12 February 2014 (PST)

Latest revision as of 01:29, 13 February 2014

Thanks

Hi Atheistig. Just a quick thanks for the Qur'an and a Universe from Smoke article that has now been added to the new articles list. It's a great addition to the site. Also liking the Historicity of Muhammad article. I know it's in a very early state, but it looks good. I like the structure. --Sahabah (talk) 03:24, 20 December 2013 (PST)

Thank you for all the editing! It's great to have a second set of eyes go over your work and clean it up. Much appreciated.

--Atheistig (talk) 11:49, 21 December 2013 (PST)

You're welcome. --Sahabah (talk) 13:24, 21 December 2013 (PST)

Quran errors

Hi Atheistig, you had worked on the Quran errors article and improved it a lot. I'm asking Saggy here what he thinks of re-organizing that page so we have more obvious Quran errors at the top and others in another section. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. --Axius (talk) 11:02, 1 February 2014 (PST)

I'm all for reorganizing to have the "better" stuff at the top and maybe the more borderline stuff further down. Lead with strength!

Historicity of Muhammad

Hi Atheistig! Just letting you know that I've moved Historicity of Muhammad into the mainspace (with an added "under construction" tag). I doubt we'll get many people who will attempt to finish that page, or at least finish it in a form that would be acceptable. But you never know. I hope you become active again and finish that. Your work here was very good. If not, then I wish you all the best in whatever you do next. Thanks. --Sahabah (talk) 06:45, 12 February 2014 (PST)

Hi Sahabah,

I do plan to finish it. Just been really busy at work lately and doing a lot of reading on the historicity of Muhammad. Once things settle down here at work in the next few weeks, I'll have more time to continue my articles.  :-)

That's great news. Really good to know that you're still with us. --Sahabah (talk) 17:29, 12 February 2014 (PST)
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