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Ilm al-Kalam [a] Or also known as Ilm al-Mantiq,[b] or ilm al-lahut,[c] often shortened to kalam, is the scholastic, speculative, or philosophical study of Islamic theology (aqida).[4]
It is a controversial science since some scholars state kalām was formed out of the need to establish and defend the tenets of Islam against the philosophical doubters.[5][6] Meanwhile, hostile criticisms and rejection about kalam as theological field of study are quite prevalent among major Sunni Madhhab schools,[7][8] such as Hanafi,[9][10] Maliki,[11][12] Shafi'i,[11][13][14][15] Zahiri,[16] and Hanbali.[7] As they viewed it not in accordance with Islamic teaching.
On the other hand, it gained acceptance in Twelver Shi'ism. According to Morteza Motahhari, It is a science that fundamental for Islamic faith doctrine (usul al-din), proving their validity, or refuting doubts regarding them.[17]
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).For a definition of 'ilm al-kalam, it is sufficient to say that, "It is a science which studies the basic doctrines of the Islamic faith (usul al-Din). It identifies the basic doctrines and seeks to prove their validity and answers any doubts which may be cast upon them."
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