WikiIslam:Structure: Difference between revisions

[[File:Lead Image.png|thumb|The Lead Media is the first image seen when opening an article. It should appear on the right-hand side of the lead text, before the table of contents. It should be entered before any text as to align with the top row of the lead paragraph.]]The '''Structure''' of an article concerns the organization of sections and media. Better structure allows the reader to navigate the page easier and feels more intuitive. The structure should also seek to give maintain cohesiveness throughout the wiki. This aims to give the reader a better experience by using a predictable layout. WikiIslam generally adopts an encyclopedic format (e.g. [[72 Virgins]]), but can also include table/list formatted articles (e.g. [[The Timeline of Muhammad]]). All articles can be adjusted to keep the flow and intuitive feel of the article.

The lead is an introductory summary that comes before the table of contents and is not followed by any section titles. It aims to give the most essential information about the subject within the first few lines in simple and short sentences. The lead should contain no more than five easy to read paragraphs.

The first sentence should tell the reader what or who the subject is. If possible the page title should be the subject and if the subject is definable then the first sentence should be the definition. The first sentence should have the subject’s name in bold for the first occurrence and should not be linked. The rest of the paragraph should aim to answer the questions “Who, What, Where, When, and Why” that have not already been answered in the first sentence. Remember to only use simple

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Following paragraphs should include “peacock terms” or stand out summarized information about the subject from the body. For example, in an article about Aisha, her age at marriage would be a peacock term of interest. This should be mentioned in the lead in no more than one or two sentences and developed later on in the body. These paragraphs should also be kept as simply written and possible. All text should aim to be as neutral as possible.

Terms, Authenticity, Relevant Quotations, and Apologetic Arguments are reoccurring sections of Islamic articles but can be foregone where they don’t apply (for example, "Apologetic Arguments" and "Terms" sections wouldn’t make sense in an article about Abu Bakr, but would make sense in an article about his rulings).

This section should establish lexical translations of Arabic or classical Arabic terms that will be recurring in a specific article. These terms should be formatted into a "numbered list".

Here is a good example from the page on [[Embryology in the Quran]]:

===Authenticity===

Here is an example of a quote formatted for use in a "Relevant Quotations" section:

If you must reference something to support a claim in other sections, summarize what it says and cite it in a footnote. If you must quote a published work, including Quran and hadith outside of the “Relevant Quotations” section use the quotation template (if, for instance, the quote is lengthy or includes a bulleted list) or, better yet, incorporate the quote into the text -- include a footnote citation at the end either way, and remember that incorporating a quote into the text directly is preferred when possible.

Example of weak structure:

Amended version:

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