Kalam
(sometimes lowercase) a school of philosophical theology originating in the 9th century a.d., asserting the existence of God as a prime mover and the freedom of the will.
the word of Allah.
Origin of Kalam
1Other words from Kalam
- Ka·lam·ist, noun
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How to use Kalam in a sentence
Rafiq Kalam Id-Din most recently served as the executive director of the AnBryce Foundation.
But he shows himself a more loyal follower of the Kalam by frankly adopting the atomic theory, whereas Saadia opposes it (p. 25).
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikWe are arguing against those who imagine they are wise men and students of the Kalam.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikWe have already seen (p. xxi) that this was one of the important theses of the Muʿtazilite Kalam.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikOnly he who has nothing of true belief in his nature must have recourse to Kalam, which may benefit him or injure.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
But his Kalam may injure his belief instead of confirming it, by reason of the many difficulties and doubts it introduces.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
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