The Status of Theology and Theologian in Islam

This article is intended to introduce Islamic theology (Kalam) in the field of Islamic thought and explain the constructive and decisive role of this religious science and those engaged in it, showing as its distinctive role the defense of holy status of religion through well-grounded arguments in answering questions and removing doctrinal doubts. It is in this way that some knowledge is reached on the crucial role of Kalam in preparing the ground for the rise of other religious sciences, shedding light on the relation of this doctrinal-religious field of knowledge with other religious sciences. Due to the importance and nobility of Kalam as genuine Islamic science a mention is to be made of the high position of theologians who, in addition, were urged by holy infallible Imams to undertake the defense of religious beliefs in doctrinal arena.