INTRODUCTION-ISLAMIC THELOGY

 

Islamic theology is also known as (i) Ilm al-Usul (the science of basic principles of Islam) and 

 

(ii) Ilm At-Tawhid (the science of affirming the Unity of Allah -SWT). 

 

Some people also call it Ilm al-Kalam (the Science of Debate). 

The meaning of Arabic word ‘Kalam’ is ‘speech’, but in Islamic theology, it means 'discussion', 'argument' or 'debate' on Correct Islamic Faith.