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Below are some guidelines for certain kinds of recurring/useful article sections | Below are some guidelines for certain kinds of recurring/useful article sections | ||
==== Relevant quotations ==== | ====Relevant quotations==== | ||
Articles that do not have a section dedicated to coverage of the topic by Qur'an or hadith or scholars in specific (e.g. [[Islamic Views on the Shape of the Earth]]) can make use of a general "Relevant quotations" section (e.g. [[Houri (Heavenly Virgin)]]) which compiles vital scriptural and textual references. If this section becomes too bulky or unwieldy, and categorizing its contents internally by source doesn't help, consider splitting it into separate sections such as "[topic] in the Qur'an", "[topic] in the Hadith", "classical perspectives" (for quotes on the topic from scholars), and even "modern perspectives" (for modern perspectives on the topic, see below). If this is also unhelpful or is deemed unnecessary, consider creating a dedicated [[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars]] page for the topic (be sure to add that topic to the [[Template:QuranHadithScholarsIndex|QHS menu template]]). | |||
====Modern perspectives (NOT to be titled "apologetics")==== | ====Modern perspectives (NOT to be titled "apologetics")==== | ||
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When it comes to these views, they need to be firmly and clearly segregated from the main body of the article discussing the actual event(s) the idea or doctrine is based on and the views of the traditionally esteemed classical Islamic scholars such as Tabari and ibn Kathir. This should be done visually, with an entirely new section covering "Contemporary perspectives." This should be done at or near the end of the body. This should not come towards the beginning of the article. As outlined in the [[WikiIslam: Writing Style Guide|Writing Style Guide]], this section should not in any way attempt to argue or persuade. It should be made clear that the views catalogued here are modern and whatever factual errors are inherent to them should be mentioned but WikiIslam is an encyclopedia, not a repository of polemical articles, and as such this section should not be argumentative or polemical in any way. | When it comes to these views, they need to be firmly and clearly segregated from the main body of the article discussing the actual event(s) the idea or doctrine is based on and the views of the traditionally esteemed classical Islamic scholars such as Tabari and ibn Kathir. This should be done visually, with an entirely new section covering "Contemporary perspectives." This should be done at or near the end of the body. This should not come towards the beginning of the article. As outlined in the [[WikiIslam: Writing Style Guide|Writing Style Guide]], this section should not in any way attempt to argue or persuade. It should be made clear that the views catalogued here are modern and whatever factual errors are inherent to them should be mentioned but WikiIslam is an encyclopedia, not a repository of polemical articles, and as such this section should not be argumentative or polemical in any way. | ||
==== Criticisms of modern perspectives (NOT to be titled "refutations") ==== | ====Criticisms of modern perspectives (NOT to be titled "refutations")==== | ||
Detailed criticism of modern/apologetic arguments included in the "modern perspectives" section. Again, here, the words "apologetics" and "refutations" should be avoided to keep the wiki clear of polemical content. The objective of the wiki in this regard, again, is to document rather than engage in ongoing polemical debates. The same writing guidelines outlines for the "modern perspectives" section apply here. | Detailed criticism of modern/apologetic arguments included in the "modern perspectives" section. Again, here, the words "apologetics" and "refutations" should be avoided to keep the wiki clear of polemical content. The objective of the wiki in this regard, again, is to document rather than engage in ongoing polemical debates. The same writing guidelines outlines for the "modern perspectives" section apply here. | ||
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*Be relevant to the associated article and include a short description. | *Be relevant to the associated article and include a short description. | ||
===Lead | ===Lead media=== | ||
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 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. | ||
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The infobox is a fact-sheet style mediawiki template. It consists of a table which lists known facts about the subject (usually a person). Infoboxes should include, but are not limited to, the lead media, birth and death dates, birth name, spouses, family, notable works, and other pertinent facts. Infobox should never include opinions or any challangable claim. | The infobox is a fact-sheet style mediawiki template. It consists of a table which lists known facts about the subject (usually a person). Infoboxes should include, but are not limited to, the lead media, birth and death dates, birth name, spouses, family, notable works, and other pertinent facts. Infobox should never include opinions or any challangable claim. | ||
===Body | ===Body media=== | ||
Body Media are images that follow all the criteria of the Lead Media but appear on the right hand side spread throughout the body. Body media should avoid being too close and should aim to have one per section and should be relevant to the subsection it is presented in. | Body Media are images that follow all the criteria of the Lead Media but appear on the right hand side spread throughout the body. Body media should avoid being too close and should aim to have one per section and should be relevant to the subsection it is presented in. | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
Additional help with formatting and other related issues can be found at: | Additional help with formatting and other related issues can be found at: | ||