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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Abdul Kalam and — of course — the patriotic confidence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
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.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
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
Last week, I visited the flood-hit area of Kalam, where many hotels on the Swat River were washed away.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 13, 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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