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Definition: Literally, kalam means "speech." In practice it refers to the dialectical theology which is characterized by starting first from commonly accepted premises and moving from there to various conclusions. It makes use of dialectical reasoning rather than deductive reasoning and is used for defense of scripture.
The process of kalam is, therefore, an attempt to defend Islam in a more systematic and rational way.
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