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A [[Main_Page|main page's]] worth of translations (about 25-35 articles) is the amount of material required before considering to launch a new sub-domain in any language. Although WikiIslam's [[WikiIslam:Core Principles|Core Principles]] will remain, once these initial translations are completed, the new sub-domains are free to evolve separately to the English site. | A [[Main_Page|main page's]] worth of translations (about 25-35 full-length articles, excluding humorous or media pages) is the amount of material required before considering to launch a new sub-domain in any language. Although WikiIslam's [[WikiIslam:Core Principles|Core Principles]] will remain, once these initial translations are completed, the new sub-domains are free to evolve separately to the English site. | ||
One of the key rules to follow when translating these pre-sub-domain articles is that they should always remain absolutely faithful to the original English work, retaining their scholarly tone and information. The reason for accurate translations to begin with is that it allows new editors in that particular language to understand the style, tone, and quality that is expected in all languages. | One of the key rules to follow when translating these pre-sub-domain articles is that they should always remain absolutely faithful to the original English work, retaining their scholarly tone and information. The reason for accurate translations to begin with is that it allows new editors in that particular language to understand the style, tone, and quality that is expected in all languages. | ||