Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Islam-related articles

This guideline is a part of the English Wikipedia's Manual of Style. Editors should generally follow it, though exceptions may apply. Substantive edits to this page should reflect consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on this guideline's talk page.

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The purpose of this supplementary manual to the Manual of Style is to establish guidelines for editing Islam-related articles, ensuring they adhere to a neutral, encyclopedic style and maintain a consistent format for readability. These guidelines are not absolute rules; different approaches may be equally valid. However, consistency across articles improves readability, usability, and ease of editing, while also helping to minimize unnecessary content disputes. This manual remains open to proposals, discussion, and revision by editors.

A key challenge in editing Islam-related articles is determining reliable sources, as opinions on this vary among editors. The most crucial requirement is that all sources comply with Wikipedia's three core content policies:

1. No original research – Articles should be based on published, verifiable sources rather than personal interpretation.
2. Verifiability – Claims must be supported by reliable, publicly accessible sources.
3. Neutral point of view – Content should be balanced, without bias toward any particular perspective.

Adhering to these policies ensures that Islam-related articles maintain high standards of accuracy, reliability, and neutrality in line with Wikipedia’s editorial principles.