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This page [[lists]] notable, past and present editors, contributors and translators of [[WikiIslam]]. A short biography and some brief details of their activities on the [[websites|website]] are included when available.
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===Axius===
==Active editors==
 
===Asmith===
 
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Asmith}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}
 
===IbnPinker===
 
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|IbnPinker}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}
 
===Lightyears===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Axius}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Lightyears}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}


Axius is an atheist humanist from the [[Americas]]. He is also the founder and lead administrator of WikiIslam. He has about 18,000 edits (approximately 20% of all edits; the 2<sup>nd</sup> highest) for various pages, many of them related to maintenance, administration, site interface and help. He is heavily involved in community building and decision-making.
===Exmoose===


===Claustrum {{small star}}===
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Exmoose}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Claustrum}}, [[:ru:Участник:Claustrum|User Page on RU Wiki]], Status: Active'' {{refend}}
===AbdulHurayrah===


Claustrum began as a translator, translating numerous English articles into Russian. He is now the administrator of the [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian]] WikiIslam, the site's first sub-domain, and maintains most of its articles. He has also been of great help providing technical and other invaluable assistance for making sure both the English and Russian sub-domains keep operating smoothly and can support their growing traffic.
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|AbdulHurayrah}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}


===Saggy===
==Inactive editors==


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Saggy}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}
===Axius===


Saggy is interested in issues surrounding the Qur'an and Hadith, such as [[Scientific Errors in the Quran|scientific errors in the Qur'an]]. He is the creator of the articles, "[[Scientific Errors in the Hadith]]," and "[[Lack of Detail in the Quran|Lack of Detail in the Qur'an]]".
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Axius}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


===Lightyears===
Axius is an ex-Muslim atheist humanist from the Americas. He is the founder and the former owner of WikiIslam. He has about 18,000 edits (approximately 20% of all edits; the 2<sup>nd</sup> highest) for various pages, many of them related to maintenance, administration, site interface and help. He was heavily involved in community building and decision-making.
 
===Claustrum {{small star}}===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Lightyears}}, Status: Active'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Claustrum}}, [[:ru:Участник:Claustrum|User Page on RU Wiki]], Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Lightyears created in-depth and original articles for several different topics, including [[Dhul-Qarnayn]]. In his own words, he is "not interested in causing people who are happy believing in Islam to doubt their faith," but hopes that his work "will dissuade some Muslims from spreading mistaken claims and flawed arguments about science or mathematical miracles in the Qur’an."
Claustrum began as a translator, translating numerous English articles into Russian. He is now the administrator of the [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian]] WikiIslam, the site's first sub-domain, and maintains most of its articles. He has also been of great help providing technical and other invaluable assistance for making sure both the English and Russian sub-domains keep operating smoothly and can support their growing traffic.


===Sahab {{small star}}===
===Sahab {{small star}}===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Sahab}}, [[User:Sahab/List of Works|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Mostly Inactive'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Sahab}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Sahab is a former Sunni Muslim now agnostic from [[Asia|South Asia]] who joined the wiki in April 2009 and became an administrator in 2011. Although not a Christian himself, his "positive experiences with them have left a lasting impression" and he considers Jesus Christ to be "the height of moral excellence." Politically he is "left-leaning" and responsible for the site's coverage of LGBT issues. He edited heavily for 5 years (from April 2009 to April 2014), accumulating 47,000 edits (50% of all edits) that touched almost every page on the site. He created several hundred original articles, various original media files and templates and many original series that span several hundred more pages. As an administrator, he quality-controlled most of the site's edits (copy-editing, correcting and expanding as necessary), helped with decision-making, guiding newer editors and dealt with many other day-to-day duties. He helped to formulate and write the majority of the site's policies and guidelines, created its easy-to-navigate structure (site map, links, hub/core pages, layered categories, etc.) and helped shape its general direction. Offsite, he helped promote the wiki and networked with others to import several hundred more pages worth of articles (most of these were also copy-edited, corrected and/or expanded by him). In short, he is the most significant contributor to the site as of August 2014 and basically made WikiIslam into what it is today.
Sahab is a former Sunni Muslim now agnostic from South Asia who joined the wiki in April 2009 and became an administrator in 2011. Although not a Christian himself, his "positive experiences with them have left a lasting impression" and he considers Jesus Christ to be "the height of moral excellence." Politically he is "left-leaning" and responsible for the site's coverage of LGBT issues. He edited heavily for 5 years (from April 2009 to April 2014), accumulating over 47,000 edits (50% of all edits) that touched almost every page on the site. He created several hundred original articles, various original media files and templates and many original series that span several hundred more pages. As an administrator, he quality-controlled most of the site's edits (copy-editing, correcting and expanding as necessary), helped with decision-making, guiding newer editors and dealt with many other day-to-day duties. He helped to formulate and write the majority of the site's policies and guidelines, created its easy-to-navigate structure (site map, links, hub/core pages, layered categories, etc.) and helped shape its general direction. Offsite, he helped promote the wiki and networked with others to import several hundred more pages worth of articles (most of these were also copy-edited, corrected and/or expanded by him). In short, he is the most significant contributor to the site as of August 2014 and basically made WikiIslam into what it is today.


===Atheistig===
===Atheistig===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Atheistig}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Atheistig}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Atheistig is (as the name suggests) an atheist with two university degrees in Science. He has a strong interest in science and history, with the former being his profession and the latter his hobby. His interest in Islam lay within the 6<sup>th</sup>-7<sup>th</sup> century Syriac and Arabic legends and mythology and how they influenced the author of the Qur'an. Likewise, his contributions were concentrated on legends such as the [[Alexander Romance]], the [[Seven Sleepers]] of Ephesus and issues concerning the historicity of Prophet Muhammad.
Atheistig is (as the name suggests) an atheist with two university degrees in Science. He has a strong interest in science and history, with the former being his profession and the latter his hobby. His interest in Islam lay within the 6<sup>th</sup>-7<sup>th</sup> century Syriac and Arabic legends and mythology and how they influenced the author of the Qur'an. Likewise, his contributions were concentrated on legends such as the [[Alexander Romance]], the [[Seven Sleepers of Ephesus in the Quran|Seven Sleepers]] of Ephesus and issues concerning the historicity of Prophet Muhammad.


===Al-Qaum===
===Al-Qaum===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Al-Qaum}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Al-Qaum}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Al-Qaum is a close friend of Sahab's and also a former Sunni Muslim from South Asia. He is a devout Christian. He took charge of editing the "[[Islam in the News]]" section on the front page (which is currently inactive). This was a massive task that involved sifting through hundreds of news articles on a weekly basis in order to stay on top of current affairs across the globe. Other articles he worked on include the "[[Persecution]]" and media related pages.
Al-Qaum is a close friend of Sahab's and also a former Sunni Muslim from South Asia. He is a devout Christian. He took charge of editing the "Islam in the News" section on the front page (now inactive). This was a massive task that involved sifting through hundreds of news articles on a weekly basis in order to stay on top of current affairs across the globe. Other articles he worked on include the "Persecution" and media related pages (now inactive -- his research is now being used in part, however, to aid with this: https://persecution.exmuslims.org/).


===Sanitarium===
===Sanitarium===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Sanitarium}}, [[:Category:Sani|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Sanitarium}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Sanitarium is an atheist feminist from [[Australia]]. She administered the site over several years and contributed heavily to female-related articles. She also wrote the "[[Islamic Prophecies]]" series, did the necessary research behind the "[[Revelational_Circumstances_of_the_Quran|Revelational Circumstances of the Qur'an]]" series and recruited other editors such as Sahab.
Sanitarium is an atheist feminist from Australia. She administered the site over several years and contributed heavily to female-related articles. She also wrote the "[[Prophecies in the Hadith|Islamic Prophecies]]" series, did the necessary research behind the "[[Revelational_Circumstances_of_the_Quran|Revelational Circumstances of the Qur'an]]" series and recruited other editors such as Sahab.


===Farside===
===Farside===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Farside}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Farside}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Prophet Farside sometimes claims to be the founder of "Farsideology – the ultimate belief system." In reality, Farside is the original inspiration behind the site. He is the creator of the satirical "[[Farsideology]]" series on Islam and is one of the earliest editors of WikiIslam.
Prophet Farside sometimes claims to be the founder of "Farsideology – the ultimate belief system." In reality, Farside is the original inspiration behind the site. He is the creator of the satirical "Farsideology" series on Islam (now inactive) and is one of the earliest editors of WikiIslam.


===Natassia===
===Natassia===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Natassia}}, [[:Category:Natassia|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Natassia}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Natassia is a Christian. Her contributions to WikiIslam concentrated on Islam's history, its attitude towards women, and its treatment of minorities such as Christians and Jews.
Natassia is a Christian. Her contributions to WikiIslam concentrated on Islam's history, its attitude towards women, and its treatment of minorities such as Christians and Jews.
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===Selfworm===
===Selfworm===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Selfworm}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Selfworm}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Selfworm is an atheist mathematician and computer scientist. He was an early contributor to WikiIslam and started the "[[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars]]" (QHS) series which now spans almost eighty pages.
Selfworm is an atheist mathematician and computer scientist. He was an early contributor to WikiIslam and started the "[[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars]]" (QHS) series which now spans almost eighty pages.
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===Careylj===
===Careylj===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Careylj}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Careylj}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Careylj is an ordained Christian minister with a Master’s degree who has studied Islam for over a decade, and has been teaching Islam at the college level for several years. His contributions to WikiIslam (which include the article, "[[Muhammad's Just In Time Revelations]]") focused primarily on Prophet [[Muhammad]]'s ethics.
Careylj is an ordained Christian minister with a Master’s degree who has studied Islam for over a decade, and has been teaching Islam at the college level for several years. His contributions to WikiIslam include the article "[[Convenient Revelations]]".


===Maqsoodshah===
===Maqsoodshah===


:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Maqsoodshah01}}, Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Maqsoodshah01}}, Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Maqsoodshah is a much-respected member of WikiIslam and a practicing Muslim from South Asia. He studies genealogy and issues surrounding his faith as a hobby. He speaks several different languages, including; English, Urdu, Persian, Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi and Brahui. He has created many of the [[:Category:Pro-Islamic Content|pro-Islamic articles]] hosted at WikiIslam.
Maqsoodshah is a much-respected member of WikiIslam and a practicing Muslim from South Asia. He studies genealogy and issues surrounding his faith as a hobby. He speaks several different languages, including; English, Urdu, Persian, Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi and Brahui.


==Contributors==
==Contributors==
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===Khalil‎===
===Khalil‎===


:{{refbegin}}''[[:Category:Khalil Fariel|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Khalil is a former Sufi Muslim now atheist from the [[Middle East]]. He left Islam after witnessing a public, Shari'ah-sanctioned beheading. Although no longer a believer in the existence of gods, he retains a deep admiration for spiritual figures such as Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha. His contributions to WikiIslam focused on religious violence during Prophet [[The Timeline of Muhammad|Muhammad's liftime]] and his relationship with his child-bride, [[Aisha]]. He also helped with Arabic analysis within various articles.
Khalil is a former Sufi Muslim now atheist from the Middle East. He left Islam after witnessing a public, Shari'ah-sanctioned beheading. Although no longer a believer in the existence of gods, he retains a deep admiration for spiritual figures such as Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha. His contributions to WikiIslam focused on religious violence during Prophet [[The Timeline of Muhammad|Muhammad's lifetime]] and his relationship with his child-bride, [[Aisha]]. He also helped with Arabic analysis within various articles.


===THHuxley===
===THHuxley===


:{{refbegin}}''[[:Category:THHuxley|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


THHuxley is a Scientific Deist and a prolific online debater who often argues for the validity of evolutionary science over [[creation|creationism]]. His work centers around the scientific field and so do his numerous contributions to WikiIslam. He once emailed Dr. William W. Hay concerning the infamous "This Is The Truth" video and received a prompt, personal reply informing him that Hay's beliefs had been misrepresented and his words cut and pasted out-of-context.
THHuxley is a Scientific Deist and a prolific online debater who often argues for the validity of evolutionary science over [[creation|creationism]]. His work centers around the scientific field and so do his numerous contributions to WikiIslam. He once emailed Dr. William W. Hay concerning the infamous "This Is The Truth" video and received a prompt, personal reply informing him that Hay's beliefs had been misrepresented and his words cut and pasted out-of-context.
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===Hector===
===Hector===


:{{refbegin}}''[[:Category:Hector|User's List of Major Works]], Status: Inactive/Unknown'' {{refend}}
:{{refbegin}}''Status: Inactive'' {{refend}}


Hector is an atheist. Like THHuxley, he is a prolific online debater and much of his contributions to WikiIslam center around the scientific field. Notable contributions outside of the scientific field include, "[[Aisha Age of Consummation|Aisha's Age of Consummation]]," and "[[Refutation of Modern Apologetics Against Aishas Age|Refutation of Modern Apologetics Against Aisha's Age]]".
Hector is an atheist. Like THHuxley, he is a prolific online debater and much of his contributions to WikiIslam center around the scientific field. Notable contributions outside of the strictly scientific field include, "[[Aisha's Age]]".


==Translators==
==Translators==
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[[User:Altarbey|Altarbey]] worked on some [[Turkce_Makaleler_-_Articles_in_Turkish|Turkish]] translations.
[[User:Altarbey|Altarbey]] worked on some [[Turkce_Makaleler_-_Articles_in_Turkish|Turkish]] translations.


===Rustam===
===Animus===
 
[[User:Animus|Animus]] worked on several [[Clanky_v_ceskem_jazyce_-_Articles_in_Czech|Czech]] translations.
 
===Damaskin {{small star}}===
 
:{{refbegin}}''{{user2|Damaskin}}, [[:bg:Потребител:Damaskin|User Page on BG Wiki]], Status: Active'' {{refend}}


[[:ru:Участник:Rustam|Rustam]] did most of the work on [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian]] translations. Other notable Russian editors include: [[:ru:Участник:Bruce Lee|Bruce Lee]], [[:ru:Участник:Vadim|Vadim]] and of course [[:ru:Участник:Claustrum|Claustrum]] (mentioned above).
Damaskin began as a translator, translating numerous English articles into Bulgarian. He is now the administrator of the [[:bg:Начална_страница|Bulgarian]] WikiIslam, the site's second sub-domain, and maintains most of its articles.


===El Majusi===
===El Majusi===


[[User:El Majusi|El Majusi]] is a Zoroastrian originating from [[Algeria]]. He worked on many of the [[Les_articles_en_francais_-_Articles_in_French|French]] translations. Other notable French language editors include: Regulus.
[[User:El Majusi|El Majusi]] is a Zoroastrian originating from Algeria. He worked on many of the [[Les_articles_en_francais_-_Articles_in_French|French]] translations. Other notable French language editors include: Regulus.


===Neceseco===
===Neceseco===
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[[User:Neceseco|Neceseco]] worked on some [[Articoli_in_Italiano_-_Articles_in_Italian|Italian]] translations. Other notable Italian editors include: [[User:Hood4|Hood4]]
[[User:Neceseco|Neceseco]] worked on some [[Articoli_in_Italiano_-_Articles_in_Italian|Italian]] translations. Other notable Italian editors include: [[User:Hood4|Hood4]]


===Therider===
===Rustam===
 
[[:ru:Участник:Rustam|Rustam]] did most of the work on [[:ru:Заглавная_страница|Russian]] translations. Other notable Russian editors include: [[:ru:Участник:Bruce Lee|Bruce Lee]], [[:ru:Участник:Vadim|Vadim]] and of course [[:ru:Участник:Claustrum|Claustrum]] (mentioned above).
 
===Sekulyarizm===


[[User:Therider|Therider]] is responsible for several [[Artikel_auf_Deutsch_-_Articles_in_German|German]] translations.
[http://www.sekulyarizm.org/ Sekulyarizm.org] is a secular website that approaches secularism from a non-western, Azerbaijani perspective. As fans of WikiIslam, they have translated what they personally feel are the best articles on the site into [[Azərbaycanca_Yazılar_-_Articles_in_Azerbaijani|Azerbaijani]].


===Shrimp===
===Shrimp===
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[[User:Shrimp|Shrimp]] worked on several [[Ozbekcha_maqolalar_-_Articles_in_Uzbek|Uzbek]] translations. Other notable Uzbek editors include: [[User:Axmed|Axmed]].
[[User:Shrimp|Shrimp]] worked on several [[Ozbekcha_maqolalar_-_Articles_in_Uzbek|Uzbek]] translations. Other notable Uzbek editors include: [[User:Axmed|Axmed]].


===Animus===
===Therider===


[[User:Animus|Animus]] worked on several [[Clanky_v_ceskem_jazyce_-_Articles_in_Czech|Czech]] translations.
[[User:Therider|Therider]] is responsible for several [[Artikel_auf_Deutsch_-_Articles_in_German|German]] translations.
 
===Damaskin===
 
[[User:Damaskin|Damaskin]] worked on most of the [[Статии_на_български_-_Articles_in_Bulgarian|Bulgarian]] translations.
 
===Sekulyarizm===
 
[http://www.sekulyarizm.org/ Sekulyarizm.org] is a secular website that approaches secularism from a non-western, Azerbaijani perspective. As fans of WikiIslam, they have translated what they personally feel are the best articles on the site into [[Azərbaycanca_Yazılar_-_Articles_in_Azerbaijani|Azerbaijani]].


==See Also==
==See also==


*[[WikiIslam:Join the Team]]
*[[WikiIslam:Join the Team]]
* [http://wikiislam.net/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=%25252525252525252525252525252525252525252525252526amp%252 All users with edits sorted with account creation]
*[http://wikiislam.net/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=%25252525252525252525252525252525252525252525252526amp%252 All users with edits sorted with account creation]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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1. The {{small star}} symbol indicates an honored editor whose contributions to WikiIslam are exceptional. 2. Due to database compaction (performed periodically to reduce the size of the database), most user contributions prior to October 2012 are not available. 3. The [[forum]] page can be used to leave a message.
1. The {{small star}} symbol indicates an honored editor whose contributions to WikiIslam are exceptional. 2. Due to database compaction (performed periodically to reduce the size of the database), most user contributions prior to October 2012 are not available. 3. The relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions]] page can be used to leave a message.
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[[Category:WikiIslam]]
[[Category:WikiIslam]]
[[Category:Administrators]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, 21 May 2022

This page lists notable, past and present editors, contributors and translators of WikiIslam. A short biography and some brief details of their activities on the website are included when available.

Active editors

Asmith

Asmith (talk | contribs), Status: Active

IbnPinker

IbnPinker (talk | contribs), Status: Active

Lightyears

Lightyears (talk | contribs), Status: Active

Exmoose

Exmoose (talk | contribs), Status: Active

AbdulHurayrah

AbdulHurayrah (talk | contribs), Status: Active

Inactive editors

Axius

Axius (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Axius is an ex-Muslim atheist humanist from the Americas. He is the founder and the former owner of WikiIslam. He has about 18,000 edits (approximately 20% of all edits; the 2nd highest) for various pages, many of them related to maintenance, administration, site interface and help. He was heavily involved in community building and decision-making.

Claustrum
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Claustrum (talk | contribs), User Page on RU Wiki, Status: Inactive

Claustrum began as a translator, translating numerous English articles into Russian. He is now the administrator of the Russian WikiIslam, the site's first sub-domain, and maintains most of its articles. He has also been of great help providing technical and other invaluable assistance for making sure both the English and Russian sub-domains keep operating smoothly and can support their growing traffic.

Sahab
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Sahab (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Sahab is a former Sunni Muslim now agnostic from South Asia who joined the wiki in April 2009 and became an administrator in 2011. Although not a Christian himself, his "positive experiences with them have left a lasting impression" and he considers Jesus Christ to be "the height of moral excellence." Politically he is "left-leaning" and responsible for the site's coverage of LGBT issues. He edited heavily for 5 years (from April 2009 to April 2014), accumulating over 47,000 edits (50% of all edits) that touched almost every page on the site. He created several hundred original articles, various original media files and templates and many original series that span several hundred more pages. As an administrator, he quality-controlled most of the site's edits (copy-editing, correcting and expanding as necessary), helped with decision-making, guiding newer editors and dealt with many other day-to-day duties. He helped to formulate and write the majority of the site's policies and guidelines, created its easy-to-navigate structure (site map, links, hub/core pages, layered categories, etc.) and helped shape its general direction. Offsite, he helped promote the wiki and networked with others to import several hundred more pages worth of articles (most of these were also copy-edited, corrected and/or expanded by him). In short, he is the most significant contributor to the site as of August 2014 and basically made WikiIslam into what it is today.

Atheistig

Atheistig (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Atheistig is (as the name suggests) an atheist with two university degrees in Science. He has a strong interest in science and history, with the former being his profession and the latter his hobby. His interest in Islam lay within the 6th-7th century Syriac and Arabic legends and mythology and how they influenced the author of the Qur'an. Likewise, his contributions were concentrated on legends such as the Alexander Romance, the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and issues concerning the historicity of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Qaum

Al-Qaum (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Al-Qaum is a close friend of Sahab's and also a former Sunni Muslim from South Asia. He is a devout Christian. He took charge of editing the "Islam in the News" section on the front page (now inactive). This was a massive task that involved sifting through hundreds of news articles on a weekly basis in order to stay on top of current affairs across the globe. Other articles he worked on include the "Persecution" and media related pages (now inactive -- his research is now being used in part, however, to aid with this: https://persecution.exmuslims.org/).

Sanitarium

Sanitarium (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Sanitarium is an atheist feminist from Australia. She administered the site over several years and contributed heavily to female-related articles. She also wrote the "Islamic Prophecies" series, did the necessary research behind the "Revelational Circumstances of the Qur'an" series and recruited other editors such as Sahab.

Farside

Farside (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Prophet Farside sometimes claims to be the founder of "Farsideology – the ultimate belief system." In reality, Farside is the original inspiration behind the site. He is the creator of the satirical "Farsideology" series on Islam (now inactive) and is one of the earliest editors of WikiIslam.

Natassia

Natassia (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Natassia is a Christian. Her contributions to WikiIslam concentrated on Islam's history, its attitude towards women, and its treatment of minorities such as Christians and Jews.

Selfworm

Selfworm (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Selfworm is an atheist mathematician and computer scientist. He was an early contributor to WikiIslam and started the "Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars" (QHS) series which now spans almost eighty pages.

Careylj

Careylj (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Careylj is an ordained Christian minister with a Master’s degree who has studied Islam for over a decade, and has been teaching Islam at the college level for several years. His contributions to WikiIslam include the article "Convenient Revelations".

Maqsoodshah

Maqsoodshah01 (talk | contribs), Status: Inactive

Maqsoodshah is a much-respected member of WikiIslam and a practicing Muslim from South Asia. He studies genealogy and issues surrounding his faith as a hobby. He speaks several different languages, including; English, Urdu, Persian, Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi and Brahui.

Contributors

Khalil‎

Status: Inactive

Khalil is a former Sufi Muslim now atheist from the Middle East. He left Islam after witnessing a public, Shari'ah-sanctioned beheading. Although no longer a believer in the existence of gods, he retains a deep admiration for spiritual figures such as Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha. His contributions to WikiIslam focused on religious violence during Prophet Muhammad's lifetime and his relationship with his child-bride, Aisha. He also helped with Arabic analysis within various articles.

THHuxley

Status: Inactive

THHuxley is a Scientific Deist and a prolific online debater who often argues for the validity of evolutionary science over creationism. His work centers around the scientific field and so do his numerous contributions to WikiIslam. He once emailed Dr. William W. Hay concerning the infamous "This Is The Truth" video and received a prompt, personal reply informing him that Hay's beliefs had been misrepresented and his words cut and pasted out-of-context.

Hector

Status: Inactive

Hector is an atheist. Like THHuxley, he is a prolific online debater and much of his contributions to WikiIslam center around the scientific field. Notable contributions outside of the strictly scientific field include, "Aisha's Age".

Translators

Altarbey

Altarbey worked on some Turkish translations.

Animus

Animus worked on several Czech translations.

Damaskin
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Damaskin (talk | contribs), User Page on BG Wiki, Status: Active

Damaskin began as a translator, translating numerous English articles into Bulgarian. He is now the administrator of the Bulgarian WikiIslam, the site's second sub-domain, and maintains most of its articles.

El Majusi

El Majusi is a Zoroastrian originating from Algeria. He worked on many of the French translations. Other notable French language editors include: Regulus.

Neceseco

Neceseco worked on some Italian translations. Other notable Italian editors include: Hood4

Rustam

Rustam did most of the work on Russian translations. Other notable Russian editors include: Bruce Lee, Vadim and of course Claustrum (mentioned above).

Sekulyarizm

Sekulyarizm.org is a secular website that approaches secularism from a non-western, Azerbaijani perspective. As fans of WikiIslam, they have translated what they personally feel are the best articles on the site into Azerbaijani.

Shrimp

Shrimp worked on several Uzbek translations. Other notable Uzbek editors include: Axmed.

Therider

Therider is responsible for several German translations.

See also

Notes

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