As requested by the audience, in this video we talk about the very early development of Speculative Islamic theology, or "Kalam". Support me on Patreon if you so wish: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Sources/Suggested reading: Winter, Tim (2008). "The Cambridge Companion to Islamic Theology". Cambridge University Press. #Islam #Theology #God

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