Kalma
Kalma, or kalima, is a term of Arabic origin meaning "word." In general usage across languages that borrow from Arabic, kalma denotes a word or expression; in religious contexts it often refers to a creed or declaration of faith.
In Islamic usage, the kalima most commonly signifies a formal confession of faith. The Shahada, or testimony,
In certain Muslim communities, especially in South Asia, a tradition exists of teaching and reciting a set
Outside religious contexts, kalma simply means “word” in many Arabic-derived languages and appears in literature and