Ma`rifat Kalami

One of the most important areas of influence of Quranic teachings in a field of knowledge is the "management and guidance" of that field. Using the descriptive-analytical method and with a critical approach to the opinions of orientalists, this article examines the role of the Qur'an in guiding theology. The results show that on the one hand, the Holy Qur'an, by confirming the rational and inspirational method, has encouraged Muslims to use a rational approach in theology, as the argumentative themes in the Holy Qur'an have inspired theological arguments to Muslims. On the other hand, Muslims have been influenced by the Quran by paying special attention to Quranic teachings and putting them first in arranging theological issues and prioritizing religious teachings. Proving these roles leads to the invalidation of the theory of some orientalists who not only consider many religious and theological teachings to be derived from other religions or other external factors, but also consider the emergence and development of Islamic sciences, including theology, to be influenced by external factors, and in this way, they completely deny the role of verses and teachings of the Quran, or they do not draw a very effective role for them.