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Definitions and origins of Kalam
Several definitions for the science of Kalam have been proposed throughout history. Kalam was defined by al-Farabi in his Iḥṣāʾ al-ʿulūm as "a science which enables a man to procure the victory of the dogmas and actions laid down by the Legislator of the religion, and to refute all opinions contradicting them". Morteza Motahhari proposes that Kalam is the science that studies the fundamental doctrines of the Islamic faith (usul al-Din), proving their validity, and refuting any doubts regarding them.