Kalam

[kuh-lahm]

noun

Islam.

1. (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.

2. the word of Allah.

Other Word Forms

• Kalamist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kalam¹

From the Arabic word kalām literally, talk

Example Sentences

Abdul Kalam and — of course — the patriotic confidence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

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The former president of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam said: 'Life is very similar to a boxing ring.

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A former detective inspector, Mrs Kalam worked at the force from September 2008 and joined the Firearms Operation Unit in 2012, before medically retiring in July 2023.

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In a judgement published last week, employment judge Christopher Camp said Mrs Kalam had also suffered "significant psychiatric injury" which has left her too unwell to work.

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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.

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