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 * [[Leprosy]]
-Alternatively, an article from the topics listed on the [[WikiIslam:Site Map|site map]] can be chosen.
+Alternatively, an article from the topics listed on the [[WikiIslam:Site Map|site map]] can be chosen. However, before beginning translation work on an article not listed here, editors are advised to leave a message on the [[forum]] page or their own talk page mentioning what they would like to translate. This way the administrators can make sure that a project that is difficult to complete or is not optimal in some way is not started.
 ==Articles to Avoid==
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 * [[:Category:Core Article|Core articles]] that contain quick summaries of issues with links to complete articles. These should only be translated if the linked articles have also been translated (without the linked articles, a Core article is redundant).
-Before beginning any translation work, editors are advised to leave a message on the [[forum]] page or their own talk page mentioning what they would like to translate. This way the administrators can make sure that a project that is difficult to complete or is not optimal in some way is not started.
-==Examples of Translated Articles==
-WikiIslam already hosts many completed translations in [[Les articles en francais - Articles in French|French]], [[:Category:Türkçe (Turkish)|Turkish]] and [[:Category:Other Languages|other languages]] . Note that these pages retain their original formatting. To do this, simply press the "Edit" or "View source" tab at the top-right of the page you wish to translate, then copy and paste the entire thing into a text or word file. If you then translate directly from that file, you will retain all of the formatting.
-Another way which might help some translators is to copy the text of the article into an external editor which highlights the WikiIslam syntax, so you are able to focus just on the text itself. This system gives you a better control when translating more complex articles and it speeds up the translation in general. You can for example download Notepad++ (http://notepad-plus-plus.org) and install user defined language which highlights the WikiIslam syntax. More info regarding use of user defined languages can be found in Notepad++ user documentation. This particular user defined language was created by one of your translators and you can use it for translation (http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/commun/userDefinedLang/Mediawiki_SL.xml). After you finish editing in the external editor, simply paste the translation back to WikiIslam.
 ==Steps and Guidelines==
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 # After you are done, you can preview or save the page. To make sure you do not lose your work, see the "Saving your Work" section on the [[Help:Contents#Saving your Work|Help]] page. You can also simply 'copy' all the text. You can also do intermediate saves if you have to interrupt your work, or if it is a long page.
 # To find what you have been working on, click the 'My contributions' link at the top right.
+Another way which might help some translators is to copy the text of the article into an external editor which highlights the WikiIslam syntax, so you are able to focus just on the text itself. This system gives you a better control when translating more complex articles and it speeds up the translation in general. You can for example download [http://notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] and install the [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/commun/userDefinedLang/Mediawiki_SL.xml user defined language] which highlights the WikiIslam syntax (this particular user defined language was created by a WikiIslam translator). After you finish editing in the external editor, simply paste the translation back to WikiIslam.
 If these steps are difficult to follow, you can leave a message on the [[forum]] page with the name of the article you would like to translate and the new title of your translated version. An administrator will make a page for you with that new title with the existing English text that you can translate. Remember to save your work as you go (see the [[Help:Contents#Saving_your_Work|tips for saving your work]]).
-Feedback on these steps is welcomed. Let others know on the forum page if these directions can be improved or if you face any difficulties.
 === Guidelines===
-Translations should ''always'' remain faithful to the original English work, retaining their scholarly tone and information. If for some reason you think a particular section should be left out or altered in the translation, discuss this with others on the talk page. The same applies for any additional information you may be considering to incorporate in the translation.
+Translations should ''always'' remain faithful to the original English work, retaining their scholarly tone and information. If for some reason an editor thinks a particular section should be left out or altered in the translation, it must be discussed with others on the talk page. The same applies for any additional information that an editor may be considering to incorporate in the translation.
 ==Future Plans and Updates==