diff --git a/sleekxmpp/basexmpp.py b/sleekxmpp/basexmpp.py
index 42cbaa04..e3c7bc5a 100644
--- a/sleekxmpp/basexmpp.py
+++ b/sleekxmpp/basexmpp.py
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ class BaseXMPP(XMLStream):
         """Create a Presence stanza associated with this stream."""
         return Presence(self, *args, **kwargs)
 
-    def make_iq(self, id=0, ifrom=None, ito=None, type=None, query=None):
+    def make_iq(self, id=0, ifrom=None, ito=None, itype=None, query=None):
         """
         Create a new Iq stanza with a given Id and from JID.