Kalam
Americannoun
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(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.
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the word of Allah.
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Etymology
Origin of Kalam
From the Arabic word kalām literally, talk
Example Sentences
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Mrs Kalam told the BBC "extraordinary people" were "let down" by managers, senior leadership and a "litany" of "flawed" disciplinary processes and encouraged officers to challenge the behaviour of their peers.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green said he was "sorry that more was not done sooner" to address the "serious concerns" Mrs Kalam had raised.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
“During my grandfather’s time, all the rice we needed was harvested from our land. There was enough rice and fish for everyone,” said 60-year-old Abul Kalam, who has lived his entire life in the Sundarbans.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
The land of Mahatma Gandhi, Abul Kalam Azad and Rabindranath Tagore is being reduced to a caricature of hate on the global stage.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2022
He is also a follower of the Muʿtazilite Kalam and as strong a rationalist as his master.
From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik
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