In other words the method of investigation in theology is...

In other words the method of investigation in theology is through the combination of the intellect and that of devotion. It is to be concluded that there are two basic differences between philosophy and theology: The first one is that even after sharing common topics (such as the issues of knowing God), they have specific issues that are not discussed outside the specific radius of their own.

Secondly, the method of investigation in all of the philosophical issues is the method of intellectual reasoning, which is opposite to that of theology. In some of the issues of theology, which are in common with that of philosophy, intellectual reasoning is used, but in certain issues narrations are utilised (such as the discussions concerning Imamah). In some issues both (intellectual reasoning and narration) are used (such as in the topic of resurrection).

It is necessary to indicate that specific issues in theology, which are established through narration and devotion, are not on one level. However a group of them can be considered so with regards to reliability and the authenticity of the actions and traditions of the Noble Prophet (s), which are directly established by the means of the noble verses of the Qur’an.

Then other issues such as the determination of the successor of the Prophet of Islam and the reliability of the words of the infallible imams are established upon the basis of the exegesis of the Noble Prophet (s). It is self-evident that the results received from the narration establishments will only be accepted when the chain of transmission of narration is certain. Questions Why are theological issues, which deal with the understanding of God, determined through intellectual reasoning?

What are the fundamental issues of prophethood? Is it possible to establish prophethood and resurrection through narration and devotion? Why? Which issues amongst the theological issues can be established through narration? What is the reason for discussing prophethood prior to resurrection? What are the differences between philosophy and theology? Explain the distribution of the issues of theology. Previous…