WikiIslam:Frequently Asked Questions: Difference between revisions

WikiIslam is not European or "Western", it is an international site with administrators, editors and contributors from all over the world, and the content and policies reflect this. The site does not have a left or right-wing political agenda, thus articles concerning immigration and other related issues are strictly prohibited. Consequently, readership is vast and not saturated by European or "Western" viewers.  

Many of the site's administrators and editors are from a Muslim background and/or are skeptics from Muslim majority nations. The information on WikiIslam reflect what the religious sources say, so any negative or unflattering information in its articles concerning Islam or Prophet Muhammad are not the fault of editors. They are simply what the religious texts relate.  

There are also many individuals and websites that critique all forms of beliefs, but this does not make them phobic, racist or hatemongers. For instance, Christians are the most widely persecuted religious group on earth, the majority of worldwide Christians are non-white, and Christianity is even sub-Saharan Africa's largest religion. This does not make criticism of Christianity or the actions and claims of its adherents, racist and phobic.

 

Everyone, without exception, is welcome to edit the main site content if they adhere to the policies and guidelines. And unlike most Muslim websites on the net, editors who would like to express an alternate point of view are welcome to create responses.

No, it is not. According to Wikipedia, propaganda is “a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position.” Sites which support women's rights, gay rights, refute Creationism or inform the public on matters concerning the science of Evolution would fit this definition. In fact any site with a point of view could be labeled with the “propaganda” tag, yet this is seldom the case.  

Also, according to Wikipedia, "Counter-jihad discourse mixes valid concerns about jihad-inspired terrorism with far more complex political issues about immigration to Europe from predominantly Muslim countries," and that "Bat Ye'Or's Eurabia [and other such conspiracy theories] are important to the movement. The main theme of these theories is an allegation that European leaders allow a Muslim dominance of Europe, whether by intention or not, through multicultural policies and lax immigration laws." WikiIslam does not cover political issues such as multiculturalism or immigration. Nor does it entertain related conspiracy theories such as Barack Obama being a secret Muslim.

We do in fact have a [[:Category:Pro-Islamic Content|collection of articles]] that aim to provide you with a positive view of Islam. However, for reading and contributing exclusively pro-Islamic content please see the [http://muslimwiki.com/mw/index.php/MuslimWiki Muslim Wikipedia], where presenting alternate point of views are strictly prohibited.  

No. WikiIslam was founded by an atheist. However, in regards to the criticism of Islam, being called a "Christian missionary" is a common occurrence and always derogatory. The term is often used in debates as an ad-hominem to encourage Muslim listeners/readers to dismiss any valid points that may have been raised. It is often applied to critics regardless of their religious affiliation or occupation.

===Is WikiIslam owned by Jews?===

No.

===Is WikiIslam funded by Jews, and how much do they pay you?===

No. We are not funded by any individual or entity. However, we do accept donations. A record of all donations can be viewed [[WikiIslam:Join_Our_Team#Donations_Received|here]].

No. This is not a political wiki. We focus solely on Islam. Any such articles will be updated, [http://www.wikiislam.net/w/index.php?title=Videos_on_Islam:Israeli_Palestinian_Conflict&action=edit&redlink=1 deleted] or [http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikiislam.net%2Fw%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DWikiIslam%253ASandbox%252FIsrael_vs_genocide%26action%3Dhistorysubmit%26diff%3D65682%26oldid%3D51243&date=2012-09-06 removed] from the wiki mainspace.<!-- http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwikiislam.net%2Fw%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DIsrael%2C_Palestine%2C_and_Gays%26action%3Dedit%26redlink%3D1&date=2013-11-30 -->

 

No, we are not. WikiIslam was created on October 27, 2005 in collaboration with various individuals from [[Faith Freedom International]] who provided the site with server space, technical help and exposure. However, in August 2008, the site was moved out of FFI's server and since then we have been an independent site not owned by or affiliated with any organization.  

WikiIslam contributors come from all religious persuasions, including irreligious contributors of no faith. We do not endorse any religion, nor do we criticize any religion other than Islam. However, we do accept Evolution as a scientific fact.

A lot of our articles have been written by former Muslims who speak English only as a second or third language. The correct use of grammar is important to us, so any corrections are appreciated.

Like most wikis, WikiIslam is always growing and we currently host {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles. Many wikis use copies or modified versions of Wikipedia articles. However, as a general rule, we do not allow Wikipedia articles in any form. We aim to provide readers with unique content and believe quality over quantity is the best policy.  

Wiki sites are always evolving, so there may be a few things which do not completely adhere to our rules. We have updated or deleted a whole host of articles which were unsuitable for this site, and as time permits, more and more pages will closely reflect our policies and guidelines.

===I am a critic of Islam but I do not like some of the content on this website===

Criticism of Islam comes in many varieties. What one critic likes may not be liked by another critic. Nevertheless, content can usually be improved. If you have any constructive criticism please let us know on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page or use the talk page of an article to provide feedback on it. Critics of Islam are encouraged to be accepting of differences of opinions, provide constructive criticism when possible and work together on common goals. However, inaccuracy of content falls outside the issue of "accepting differences of opinions" and will not be tolerated.