Ma`rifat Kalami

This paper takes a probing look at intellectual and transmitted method in the sense that intellect and transmission are the source of acquiring knowledge. However, intellect is not only regarded as a source but also it plays role in transmitted method. Intellect plays an effective role in this method not as a source but as an instrument at the service of text. The application of instrumental intellect in the transmitted-theological method refers to the role which intellect plays in inference and in defending the transmission. One of the main questions of this paper is the application of intellect in using revelatory texts to acquire knowledge, which have not given due attention in theological works. The present paper aims at expounding the different roles of intellect as an instrument at the service of transmission. Some of the functions to which this paper points are: inferential role, explanatory role, defending role and validation role. A descriptive-analytical method is used.