Definitions

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  • noun Islam the formal content of the shahada (declaration of faith): "There is no God but Allah, and Mohammad is the messenger of Allah."

Etymologies

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From Arabic كلمة (kalima, "word")

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Examples

  • The second most profound message within this message is the use of the term kalima or word.

    unknown title 2009

  • You can see a list of Kalima's first 100 titles at the project's Web site, www. kalima.ae.

    America for Arabs -- In Translation 2007

  • In conclusion, we should try to realize that even the literalists vocally express the kalima.

    LA ILAHA ILLALLAH IS MY FORTRESS mkhalfan@gmail.com 2007

  • In conclusion, we should try to realize that even the literalists vocally express the kalima.

    Archive 2007-11-01 mkhalfan@gmail.com 2007

  • Pakistan police erase kalima from Ahmadiyya Muslim

    WN.com - Photown News 2010

  • Pakistan police erase kalima from Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque, so called mullahs discussing this on tv show

    WN.com - Photown News 2010

  • In Mecca too they would not allow the Azan, the slaat and the kalima.

    CNN.com 2010

  • For those who weren't forced to read a language they can't understand; the bandana on the children's heads is the kalima-e-shahadat.

    RichardDawkins.net : The Latest Updates Sabrina Tavernise - NY Times 2009

  • For those who weren't forced to read a language they can't understand; the bandana on the children's heads is the kalima-e-shahadat.

    RichardDawkins.net : The Latest Updates 2009

  • People can submit nominations at www. uae-us.org / kalima.

    AME Info Latest News 2008

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