User talk:Zaynaby
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[edit] Regarding your edit of Ali
Hello, I was hoping to discuss your edit and Wikipedia policy. It is true that the Shia perspective supports Ali's claims and considers him to be the Prophet's successor in authority over the Muslim world. However, to delete that his predecessor in the Caliphate was Uthman is unencyclopedic, and gives the impression of a POV edit. I would suggest broaching the issue in talk. Furthermore, adding honorifics after the name of the Prophet is unacceptable in articles (though it is quite acceptable in conversations) and goes against Wikipedia's guidelines on the subject. I suggest reading the Manual of Style and particularly the Manual of Style for Islam-Related Articles. If you have any questions do not hesitate to inquire of me on my talk page. May you go in God's care. Peter Deer (talk) 00:07, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

