The Integration of Islam and Science: Al-Ghazali on Causality Revisited

In contemporary debate, the integration between islam and science becomes one of the main concerns among muslim thinkers. some consider that there is no clear connection between science and religion (islam) and others reject this claim. the non-integration of islam and science as seen by many is a result of several fundamental problems. in this article i will endeavor to examine the root of problems from theological perspective with the focus on the concept of causality. therefore, the article will examine the views of the muslim theologians (mutakallimun) regarding the matter with special reference to abu hamid al-ghazali in his renowned tahafut al-falasifa.